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Aston Villa have completed the signing of 18-year-old Senegalese winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55m (£47m).
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Mbaye featured in all four of Senegal’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and scored against France.
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The teenager becomes another major attacking addition to Unai Emery’s squad following a busy summer transfer window.
September 01, (THEWILL) — Aston Villa have completed the signing of highly rated Senegalese winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €55 million (£47 million), adding another exciting young attacker to Unai Emery’s squad.
The 18-year-old arrives at Villa Park after breaking into PSG’s first team and enjoying a breakthrough campaign that saw his reputation grow considerably.
His move to the Premier League represents the latest step in a rapid rise that has already taken him from French club football to the World Cup stage.
Mbaye made 31 appearances for PSG during the 2025-26 season, scoring three goals and providing two assists as the Parisian club retained both the Ligue 1 and Champions League titles.
His performances also earned him a place in Senegal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, where he quickly attracted attention on the biggest international stage.
Mbaye’s World Cup campaign raised his profile
Mbaye’s reputation received another major boost during Senegal’s World Cup campaign after he featured in all four of the team’s matches.
The winger scored in Senegal’s 3-1 defeat by France, becoming the youngest African player to score at a men’s World Cup.
The achievement underlined why some of Europe’s biggest clubs have been monitoring his progress.
Although Senegal’s tournament ended before the latter stages, Mbaye’s performances showed that he was capable of competing against some of the world’s best players despite his age.
Villa have now moved quickly to secure his services, making the teenager one of the most eye-catching additions to their squad this summer.
Aston Villa continue to strengthen their attack
Mbaye’s arrival is part of an ambitious recruitment drive at Villa Park, with Emery continuing to add quality and depth to his attacking options.
The Senegal international joins Alejandro Garnacho, Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson as an attacking addition made by Villa during the transfer window.
Mbaye offers something different to the group, with his pace, versatility and ability to operate from wide areas giving Emery another option in the final third.
At just 18, he is unlikely to be viewed simply as a short-term solution. Villa are also investing in a player they believe can develop into an important figure for the club over the coming years.
His experience at PSG and his exposure to Champions League and World Cup football should also help ease the transition to English football.
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Ibrahim Mbaye 🇸🇳 rejoint Aston Villa !
Tout le meilleur et toute la réussite en Premier League IB ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/qUi3hjKBN3
— MEGA PSG 🇵🇸 (@MegaPSG_) September 1, 2026
Villa make major investment in teenage star
The €55m (£47m) transfer fee represents a significant commitment from Aston Villa, particularly for a player who has only recently established himself at senior level.
But Mbaye’s age, potential and early experience at the highest level make the deal a calculated investment in the future of Emery’s team.
For PSG, his departure ends a promising breakthrough period in Paris, while Villa have secured one of Senegal’s most exciting young talents after his stock rose considerably during the World Cup.
The challenge for Mbaye now is to translate that promise into consistent performances in the Premier League.
With his move to Villa Park complete, attention will turn to how quickly the teenager can adapt to English football and convince Emery that he is ready to play a significant role in Aston Villa’s ambitious plans.
Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
