Aston Villa Agree Deal to Sign Feyenoord Teenager Redmond

Aston Villa have secured the signing of 18-year-old striker Zepiqueno Redmond from Feyenoord on a free transfer, with a contract running until 2029. Redmond, a versatile forward known for his pace and power, has made appearances in the Eredivisie and Champions League, impressing as a youth prospect with over 80 goals in one season at youth level. Despite interest from other European clubs like Tottenham, Bournemouth, and AC Milan, Villa finalized the deal ahead of the 2025/26 season, viewing Redmond as a long-term project to bolster their development squad and attacking options. Villa's recent season ended with Europa League qualification, missing out on the Champions League, and they are actively pursuing reinforcements, including goalkeepers and potentially permanent deals for loaned stars Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford. The club is aiming to strengthen both the senior squad and youth ranks, reflecting a strategic approach to recruitment under Unai Emery. Redmond is expected to initially integrate with the U21s before potentially joining senior sessions as he progresses.