According to a report by Fabrizio Romano, Villarreal are closing in on a deal for Willy Kambwala (19) with the Frenchman expected to leave the club for €10 million. However, Manchester United will include a buyback clause in the deal.
Benjamin Quarez further confirms the report by stating that Kambwala will undergo a medical tomorrow, with the centre-back in line to sign a five-year contract with Villarreal.
Kambwala is a highly promising centre-back who had captained the Manchester United U19s and has represented the France U16s. The defender had joined the English club from FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 2020 making his debut last season in a 2-0 loss to West Ham.
Willy Kambwala – “Another signal and a message for the future of Manchester United”
It had been assumed that Kambwala was slowly being prepared for a sustained run in the team, especially with Erik ten Hag calling his performance against Liverpool in April “another signal and a message for the future of Manchester United.”
Manchester United have not given up on Kambwala’s future, but for now, his development will take place in Spain where he will have more consistent game time in the first team. Something that could not be assured in England.
