Aston Villa have agreed a £10.4m deal to sign 16-year-old sensation Yasin Özcan in what has been described as a “surprise move”.
The teenage defender has been making a strong impression in Turkey and is now set for a big step after Villa moved quickly to secure the transfer.
The agreement is worth £10.4m and will see Özcan join from Kasimpasa, with the Premier League club beating off interest to land one of the most talked-about young players in the Turkish game.
The move is seen as a clear statement of intent from Villa, who continue to invest in emerging talent as they build for the future.
Özcan’s arrival adds another young option to Unai Emery’s squad planning, with the club keen to strengthen its core for the seasons ahead.
