July 12, (THEWILL) – Aston Villa have successfully completed the signing of Spanish international centre back, Pau Torres, from Villarreal, as confirmed by the English Premier League club on Wednesday.
Although the transfer fee remains undisclosed, reports in the British media suggest that Villa have agreed on a sum of approximately £31.5 million with the Spanish club. The 26-year-old Torres, who has earned 23 caps for Spain, will bring his considerable talent to Villa, bolstering their defensive capabilities.
Hailing from Villarreal, Torres emerged through the ranks of his hometown club and later established himself as a vital player for the La Liga outfit. Notably, he played a key role in Villarreal’s triumph in the 2021 UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United, lifting the coveted trophy under the guidance of current Villa manager, Unai Emery.
His arrival at Villa Park follows closely on the heels of the signing of Youri Tielemans from Leicester City, further enhancing Villa’s squad ahead of their upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League campaign. By securing the services of Torres, Aston Villa has made a significant acquisition in their quest to reinforce their defensive line, indicative of Emery’s determination to strengthen his squad with proven talent.
With Torres’ experience and his accomplishments on both the domestic and international stages, the Spanish defender is poised to make a valuable contribution to Villa’s forthcoming challenges in the EPL and European competitions they will be involved in when the 2023/2024 campaign commences.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
