Jacob Tanswell
@J_Tanswell
Aston Villa writer for @TheAthleticFC | #AVFC# | SJA Scoop of the year 2025
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New: #AVFC# in talks to extend Ian Maatsen's contract. Current terms run until 2030 but Villa want to reflect his new status & is part of long-term plans. 24yo among a number of players who will step up contract discussions after the window. Emi Buendia, Ross Barkley & Victor Lindelof all have deals expiring in 2027.
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#AVFC# have confirmed the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis from #SaintsFC#. 24yo signs five-year contract in a package worth up to £30million. Unai Emery’s preferred option to replace Ezri Konsa. Offers leadership, set-play threat & Emery views him as being effective in his possessional structure, too. Story @TheAthleticFC
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Unshackled and shown to the world, Brian Madjo has arrived... compelling
Piece @TheAthleticFC #AVFC#
Brian Madjo, a first-half force of nature.
Instant analysis w/@Conor0Neill_ & @SebSB on @TheAthleticFC
#AVFC#
FT: PSG 2-1 #AVFC#
Villa lose the Super Cup final but a remarkable effort. Deserved to win, with the number of chances created and even though depleted on paper, how brave, skilled and organised the performance was. The night Madjo was no longer a secret & fringe/young players stepped up massively
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The story of Johan Manzambi’s club record move to #AVFC#:
🔺Priority target for Villa & #NUFC#
🔺Villa infatuated - long followed 20yo, EL final (getting CL also) helped earn Emery approval
🔺Various Newcastle efforts
🔺WC & Villa finances saw fee increase but signing hopes to symbolise new recruitment dynamic, with Olabe & his team leading process
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W/@ChrisDHWaugh @TheAthleticFC
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