CaughtOffside reported that Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi after his start at Villa. Manzambi has scored three goals and provided two assists in his first six appearances across all competitions, and at the 2026 World Cup he scored three goals and provided two assists in four appearances as the quarter-finals were reached.
Monitoring claim
According to Football Insider, Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring Manzambi.
Player profile and contract
Manzambi is an Aston Villa midfielder and is Swiss. He joined Aston Villa from Freiburg in the summer transfer window for a fee exceeding £50 million, and he is under contract until 2031.
Start at Aston Villa
Manzambi has scored three goals and provided two assists in his first six appearances across all competitions.
World Cup performance and Emery view
At the 2026 World Cup, Manzambi scored three goals and provided two assists in four appearances as the quarter-finals were reached. CaughtOffside said Emery is also understood to be pleased with the youngster’s attitude and commitment, and sees Villa as an environment where he can keep developing.