Three-time Champion League victor Marco Asensio, who previously played for Real Madrid, has recently joined Aston Villa on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain. The signing, confirmed on Monday, sees Asensio committing to the club until the end of the ongoing season. This move marks Villa’s second major acquisition in the closing days of the transfer window, with Marcus Rashford from Manchester United being the other notable addition.
Asensio, a 29-year-old midfielder, brings a wealth of experience to Villa, having represented Spain on 38 occasions and notably contributing to their Nations League triumph in 2023. Villa, currently progressing to the round of 16 in the esteemed Champions League, is also in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The club, based in the Midlands, has exhibited strong activity during the January transfer window, further bolstering their squad with the acquisitions of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of $24 million and Andres Garcia from Levante for an estimated $7 million.
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