Aston Villa Seal Agreement to Sign Victor Lindelöf from Manchester United

Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf on a free transfer. 

The Sweden international, who left Old Trafford at the end of last season after his contract expired, is expected to undergo a medical imminently as the final details of the move are completed. 

Villa manager Unai Emery has been seeking to strengthen his defensive options before the close of the transfer window, and Lindelöf’s experience and versatility have made him an attractive target.  

The 31-year-old, who captains his national team, made 25 appearances across all competitions for United last season but was deemed surplus to requirements as the club reshaped its squad under new leadership. 

Despite interest from Everton, Fiorentina, and clubs in Germany and Italy, Villa moved quickly to secure his signature, offering a two-year contract to fend off rival approaches.  

Lindelöf has been training with his former side Västerås SK in Sweden to maintain fitness while awaiting his next move. His arrival at Villa Park is seen as a cost-effective way to add depth and leadership to the squad, particularly as the club operates under financial constraints following UEFA sanctions for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. 

It's been learnt that the deal is expected to be finalised before the transfer deadline, with Lindelöf potentially joining other late signings as Villa aim to compete strongly in both domestic and European competitions this season.