Victor Lindelof snubs De Gea, joins Aston Villa as an alternative


Former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has discovered a brand new membership after leaving Outdated Trafford in the summertime.

The 31-year-old was linked with a transfer to Fiorentina, with former teammate David de Gea pushing for a reunion.

There was additionally curiosity from the Premier League, with Everton and Brentford competing with the Serie A facet for the FA Cup winner’s signature.

Fabrizio Romano has now claimed that the centre-back has opted to affix Aston Villa as an alternative, signing a two-year contract, with Villa having the choice of including one other yr.

Lindelof joins Villa

The Italian additionally revealed that Unai Emery was so determined to win the race for the Sweden worldwide that the crew from Birmingham additionally provided him the next wage packet as in comparison with each Fiorentina and Everton.

“Victor Lindelöf to Aston Villa, right here we go! Medical underway proper now accepted by AVFC.

“The settlement is legitimate till June 2027 plus choice till June 2028, larger proposal in comparison with Fiorentina/Everton.

“Lindelöf mentioned sure and now set for medical,” Romano wrote on X (previously Twitter).

Finish of eight-year spell with United

The Swede’s contract ran out on the finish of final season, and regardless of being good mates with Ruben Amorim, the membership determined to not supply him a brand new contract.

He was signed by Jose Mourinho for £31 million again in 2017, however he by no means fairly got here near fulfilling his potential at Outdated Trafford.

Accidents hampered his progress lately however he did win the EFL Cup and FA Cup with the Pink Devils throughout his stint.

United have shelved plans to signal a centre-half this summer season, and can look to recruit one subsequent yr. Hopefully, that doesn’t come again to hang-out the 20-time English league champions.

Function picture Michael Steele by way of Getty Pictures

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