Pau Torres seals transfer from Villarreal to Aston Villa as Unai Emery continues to build squad

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Pau Torres from Villarreal. After guiding Aston Villa away from trouble and into the top half of the Premier League last season, manager Unai Emery is looking to strengthen his squad.

Ad He has used his knowledge of La Liga, and his former club Villarreal in particular, to add to his ranks. Premier LeagueChelsea sign Jackson from Villarreal on eight-year contract30/06/2023 AT 18:30 Torres emerged as a key target for Emery, and signed for an undisclosed fee.

The move reunites the 26-year-old with Emery, who coached him for a couple of seasons at Villarreal. Torres is a product of the Yellow Submarine academy, and made his debut for the club in 2017.

‘I’m sure it will be soon’ – Messi admits Argentina retirement is edging closer Transfer News LIVE — Liverpool to bid for Colwill, Onana to Man Utd edging closer When will Messi be unveiled as an Inter Miami player? When will he make his debut? He was out of contract at the end of 2024, and Villarreal elected to cash in rather than risk the prospect of him leaving on a free next summer. An established Spain international, he was part of the squad at the 2022 World Cup, and as such Torres should add considerable quality to the defensive ranks at Villa Park.