Unai Emery and Aston Villa’s president of football operations, Monchi, are focusing on youth in the transfer market, aiming to refresh the squad. Villa, who had the fifth-oldest starting XI in the Premier League last season, achieved their best league finish in 28 years and qualified for the Champions League.
Key Signings:
Amadou Onana (22) and Ian Maatsen (22) were major acquisitions, costing £50m and £37.5m, respectively. Onana adds defensive strength and technical skill to midfield, while Maatsen, a modern left-back, offers an alternative to Lucas Digne.
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Cameron Archer (22) and Jaden Philogene (22), both returning after loan spells, bring valuable first-team experience.
Samuel Iling-Junior (20) and Lewis Dobbin (21) are promising talents expected to grow at Villa.
Enzo Barrenechea (23), a deep-lying midfielder from Juventus, adds technical prowess and tenacity.
The only outlier in age is the 30-year-old Ross Barkley. Villa may also integrate 18-year-old Kosta Nedeljkovic into the first-team squad.
While focusing on younger players, Villa is also eyeing experienced stars like João Félix, Raphinha, and Kalvin Phillips to add depth and quality. This blend of youth and experience aims to secure a bright future for Villa as they navigate both the Premier League and Champions League.
