OFFICIAL: Aston Villa strengthen defence by signing Pau Torres

Unai Emery already has the piece he wanted so much. The Basque asked Aston Villa's sporting management to sign Pau Torres and the institution responded in the best possible way to his coach's request.

The Spanish defender, who had a contract with Villarreal until 30th June 2024, informed the Yellow Submarine of his desire to leave and did not hesitate to accept the offer from the Villains, with whom he has signed until 2028.

The transfer fee is not officially known, but Fabrizio Romano, a market specialist, said that the deal is worth around 37.5 million euros (32.5 million for the transfer and 5 in variables).

Aston Villa have signed a player who was a regular at the back for Villarreal and who is an international with the Spanish national team. Bayern and Juventus, who also wanted the defender, have been overcomed by the British side.

Pau Torres ends his time at the Spanish club after 6 seasons in the first team: 173 games played, in which he has scored 12 goals and 5 assists. A new challenge for the defender, who will be reunited with Emery.

 

July 12, 2023