Aston Villa secure Joel Ordóñez transfer breakthrough
Aston Villa is close to signing Joel Ordóñez from Club Brugge, with an agreement for a loan that has an obligation to buy for under £30 million. Club Brugge's prior asking price was £43 million. The proposed transfer structure allows Villa to secure the player on loan with the option to make the deal permanent later. Although they have agreed on terms, both clubs need to finalize the details before the transfer is completed, and Ordóñez's fitness will be assessed after a foot injury. He is considered a key target for improving Villa's defense, especially after recent vulnerabilities were exposed.
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