Ibrahim Mbaye to Aston Villa: Agreement reached for PSG winger

Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €55m, according to David Ornstein. The 18-year-old winger is now in the process of finalising his move to the Premier League club as the summer transfer window enters its final stages.

The deal represents a significant investment for Unai Emery’s side. The relationship between PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris was reportedly key to closing the deal, according to The Athletic. Mbaye is considered one of the brightest prospects in the French capital. His departure marks a major sale for the Ligue 1 champions.

Villa have been active in the market to bolster their attacking options. The addition of Mbaye provides pace and technical quality to the flanks. The transfer is currently being processed to ensure all paperwork is completed. No major hurdles are expected before the deadline.

The deal

Fee: €55m (David Ornstein)
Stage: Agreement in principle reached
Primary contact: Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Nassef Sawiris

Mbaye leaves a PSG side that has recently been preparing for a busy domestic and European schedule. The French giants were recently drawn against Manchester City and Barcelona in the Champions League main phase, according to The Malta Independent. While PSG continue to dominate the French landscape, the sale of Mbaye suggests a willingness to trade high-value youth assets for substantial capital.

SPORF FACTFILE

Ibrahim Mbaye

Age	18
Position	Right Winger
Nationality	Senegal
Current club	Paris Saint-Germain

What happens next

The clubs will now work to finalise the formal contracts and payment structures. Mbaye is expected to travel to Birmingham shortly to undergo a medical and sign personal terms. Once the formalities are complete, the 18-year-old will join Unai Emery’s first-team squad for the 2026/27 campaign.

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