Key Takeaways:
- Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Wolves for João Gomes worth an initial €40m, with up to €5m in add-ons
- The 25-year-old Brazilian was previously linked with Atlético Madrid before that transfer collapsed earlier this summer
- Gomes will become Aston Villa’s fourth most expensive signing, but could move to third if performance bonuses are triggered
Major Transfer Strengthens Villa Midfield
João Gomes is poised to finalise his transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Aston Villa, departing Wolves’ pre-season camp in Portugal to conclude the required formalities. According to BirminghamLive, discussions were concluded rapidly, with Villa agreeing to pay an initial €40m, plus an additional €5m should certain performance clauses be reached.
The 25-year-old Brazil international midfielder appeared set for a switch to Atlético Madrid earlier this summer. However, that move fell through at an earlier stage in the transfer window. Gomes had begun pre-season with Wolves following their relegation to the English Championship, but an exit always seemed likely under the circumstances.
🚨🟣🔵 João Gomes to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place at €40m fee plus €5m add-ons.
Wolves accept £38m package and authorize medical for João Gomes to #AVFC.
Gomes left training to travel and complete move, as @johntownley11 reported. pic.twitter.com/282urwIei2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2026
Career Overview at Wolves
Gomes joined Wolves in 2023, arriving from Flamengo for €18.7m. Over his time at the Molineux Stadium, he featured in 130 matches and is expected to net Wolves a significant profit from this transfer.
Aston Villa are actively looking to reinforce their midfield this summer, especially after Youri Tielemans departed for Manchester United and Amadou Onana suffered a long-term injury. João Gomes’ arrival will see him join the upper ranks of Villa’s record signings.
Villa’s Record-Breaking Purchases
The initial transfer fee for João Gomes is set at €40m. Should the included add-ons be achieved, the total package could rise to €45m, which would propel Gomes to third place in Aston Villa’s most expensive transfers.
Amadou Onana’s €59.4m switch from Everton in 2024 remains the club’s priciest signing to date, although that benchmark appears set to be overtaken imminently. Unai Emery’s squad is nearing the completion of a €60m deal for Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, following his impressive World Cup campaign — this acquisition will accordingly slide Gomes down to fourth place in the rankings.
