Aston Villa have officially signed midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported fee of €40 million, according to The Athletic. The transfer was completed on Monday, with the Brazilian international penning a deal with the Villans, though the contract length was not disclosed by the club.
Gomes joins Aston Villa following the recent departure of former captain Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. The move is intended to fill the void left by the Belgian, with Gomes expected to bring Premier League experience having been a consistent starter for Wolverhampton for the past three seasons. The Rio de Janeiro native becomes Aston Villa’s third signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi and Moudou Kéba Cissé from LASK Linz.
Gomes established himself as a key player for Wolverhampton after joining from Flamengo in August 2022, making 68 Premier League appearances and contributing defensively in midfield. He also earned his first caps for the Brazilian national team in November 2023, featuring in World Cup qualifying matches. His combative style and ability to break up play will likely be valued by Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.
The acquisition of Gomes strengthens Aston Villa’s midfield options as they prepare for another campaign aiming for European qualification. With Tielemans’ departure, adding a player of Gomes’ profile provides depth and competition in a crucial area of the pitch. The signing suggests Aston Villa are committed to building a squad capable of challenging for consistent top-seven finishes in the Premier League.
