Aston Villa agree deal to sign Brazilian defender Diego Carlos from Sevilla for undisclosed fee

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Sevilla's Brazilian defender Diego Carlos for an undisclosed fee. The club announced that they had reached an agreement with the Spanish outfit for the 29-year-old, who will travel to England to complete a medical and finalise personal terms.

Ad/> The centre-back, who joined Sevilla from Nantes in 2019, has helped the club to three successive fourth-placed finishes in La Liga as well as featuring in the successful Europa League-winning side of 2020. Premier LeagueCity apologise after Olsen 'assaulted' during pitch invasion22/05/2022 AT 21:41 Diego Carlos also represented his country at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, helping Brazil to a gold medal.

The defender follows the signings this summer of Boubacar Kamara from Marseille, and the Philippe Coutinho transfer from Barcelona after a successful loan spell last season. /> More to follow… Premier LeagueMan City stage thunderous comeback against Villa to deny Liverpool and win title22/05/2022 AT 13:47 Football'A shame Stevie can't play' — Klopp hoping for Gerrard help in title race20/05/2022 AT 12:30