Aston Villa secures Mbaye as alternative to Rafael Leão
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Aston Villa secures Mbaye as alternative to Rafael Leão

Record28 August 2026 at 18:46

Aston Villa secured the signing of Mbaye as an alternative to the potential signing of Rafael Leão. The 18-year-old winger has already expressed his agreement with the transfer to the English club.

Mbaye is a young player who operates as a winger and currently represents PSG. The 18-year-old is expected to leave the French club in the coming days to join Aston Villa.

The operation comes at a time when Aston Villa is looking for reinforcements for the attack, with Mbaye having been identified as a viable alternative in the transfer market. The player has already given his personal approval for the move to the Premier League.

With his departure from PSG imminent, Mbaye becomes Aston Villa's latest signing for the season, joining the group of players that make up the squad of the team managed by Unai Emery.

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