Aston Villa are set to re-sign Marco Asensio after agreeing personal terms with PSG. The La Liga star is expected to return permanently after impressing in his loan spell at Villa Park.
What Happened?
Aston Villa are on the verge of completing a deal for Marco Asensio after successfully agreeing on personal terms with the Paris Saint-Germain winger. Asensio, who spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Villa Park, is set to return permanently, with Sky Sport reporting that the Premier League club will bid €20 million (£17m/$22m), including bonuses, for the 29-year-old.
The Bigger Picture
Asensio has already agreed to a three-year contract with Villa, and manager Unai Emery sees him as a key attacking addition. The Spaniard made an instant impact during his loan spell, contributing eight goals in 21 appearances and helping Villa secure European qualification. With Jacob Ramsey’s imminent €40m (£34m/$43m) move to Newcastle United, Villa now have the financial freedom to push forward with this deal.
For PSG, the sale represents an opportunity to trim their wage bill as they look to revamp their squad under Luis Enrique. Asensio’s contract is set to expire in 2026, but given the player’s reduced role in Paris, the Ligue 1 giants are prepared to accept a lower fee to facilitate his departure.
What’s Next for Aston Villa?
Villa are expected to submit their first official bid for Asensio in the coming days. With personal terms already agreed and all parties eager to finalize the deal, negotiations are likely to move quickly, and Asensio could be unveiled as a Villa player later this week.
