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Congolese national team star joins Aston Villa

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**DR Congo star Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins Aston Villa**

Aston Villa have announced on their official website that they have signed DR Congo international and West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan.

The loan agreement between the clubs is set to run until the end of the 2026/2027 season, with an option to buy the player at a later date. The report states that "the player, who represented his country, DR Congo, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has joined the club on a loan deal until the end of the season. The deal also includes an option to buy the player if certain conditions are met."

Last season, Aaron Wan-Bissaka made 27 appearances in all competitions for the club, providing two assists. The defender played in four matches at the 2026 World Cup, including the match against Uzbekistan. According to Transfermarkt, the 28-year-old is valued at €15 million.

Aston Villa will play Brighton away in the first round of the new Premier League season on August 23.

The 28-year-old winger, who came through the Crystal Palace academy, later spent five years at Manchester United, winning the FA Cup and League Cup with the club. Having made nearly 200 appearances at Old Trafford, Van-Bissaka spent the last two seasons at West Ham.

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