GOAL said Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi has firmly decided against a transfer away from the club despite interest from Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. TEAMtalk also reported that there is no suggestion Manzambi is looking to leave Aston Villa any time soon.
Plan to remain at Villa
TEAMtalk reported that Manzambi is extremely happy with his decision to join Aston Villa and work under Unai Emery. TEAMtalk reported that Manzambi believes he can learn an enormous amount from Emery and sees Aston Villa as an ideal environment for his development before considering the next step in his career. GOAL said Manzambi has no immediate plans to leave Aston Villa.
Interest from major clubs
TEAMtalk reported that Bayern Munich and Barcelona are monitoring Manzambi after his start at Aston Villa. TEAMtalk reported that Bayern Munich were big admirers of Manzambi from his time at Freiburg and considered whether to make a move for him in the summer. TEAMtalk reported that Barcelona have been impressed by Manzambi's start at Aston Villa and have taken note of his performances. TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool are also big admirers of Manzambi. Football365 said Liverpool are keeping tabs on Manzambi. GOAL says Liverpool have been heavily linked with Manzambi.
Season start and matches
TEAMtalk said Manzambi missed the start of the season through a knee injury and made his full debut against Tottenham at the end of September. TEAMtalk said Manzambi has contributed either a goal or an assist in every game since breaking into the side. TEAMtalk said Manzambi scored the winner against Newcastle. GOAL said Manzambi contributed one goal and one assist in a 6-0 Champions League victory over Fenerbahce.
Summer move to Aston Villa
Football365 said Manzambi joined Aston Villa from SC Freiburg in the summer transfer window. TEAMtalk said Aston Villa and Newcastle United both agreed to pay Freiburg a fee just shy of £60million for Manzambi in the summer, before he opted for Aston Villa. GOAL said Manzambi joined Aston Villa from SC Freiburg in July and committed his future with a contract that runs until June 2031.