Aston Villa are close to finalizing an agreement to sign Marco Asensio permanently from Paris Saint-Germain with a bid of up to EUR15 million reportedly in place, an offer which should satisfy PSG’s valuation, marking his return to Villa Park after an impressive loan spell last season.
Asensio made an unforgettable impression at Villa during his loan in the latter half of 2024/25 under manager Unai Emery’s tutelage; scoring eight goals and providing one assist as evidence of both his scoring ability and adaptability on the pitch.
Unai Emery Champions Asensio’s Permanent Move
Emery has been vocal about his desire to secure Asensio’s services full-time, seeing him as a key player to bolster Villa’s offensive capabilities with his creativity, experience, and skill.
In preparation for Asensio’s signing, Villa has agreed on a three-year contract with the player, signaling their commitment to integrating him into the team’s long-term strategy. The financial feasibility of this acquisition was made possible by the £40 million sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United, which freed up necessary funds and roster space.
PSG is willing to part with Asensio, who is under contract until June 2026 but does not feature in head coach Luis Enrique’s future plans. The club has expressed openness to transferring him for an appropriate offer.
Villa Sets to Outmaneuver Rivals for Asensio
Asensio attracted interest not just from Aston Villa; Fenerbahce previously reached an initial agreement with PSG before backing out due to Asensio’s salary demands; instead they pursued Kerem Akturkoglu instead. Benfica failed to meet PSG’s financial expectations while failing to compete against Premier League football as they offered EUR11 Million instead.
As negotiations approach their conclusion, Aston Villa looks set to secure Asensio as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of upcoming seasons. Achieve this feat will mark an immense achievement and prove pivotal.