Aston Villa Prepares New Bid for £25M Olympic Medalist Following January Discussions

Aston Villa is poised to make another attempt to sign Sevilla defender Loic Bade, according to recent reports. Manager Unai Emery has given the green light to pursue a deal for the French center-back, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Premier League club is expected to submit an improved offer after their initial bid was rejected by Sevilla. The Spanish side is open to selling Bade due to financial constraints, with a reported asking price around £25 million.

Villa are seeking a replacement for Diego Carlos, who recently departed for Turkish club Fenerbahce. Emery confirmed the club’s intent to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline, stating: “We are open to improving the team until the last moment, especially to replace Diego Carlos.”

Bade has impressed at Sevilla this season, ranking among their top performers in La Liga. The 6’3″ defender averages 4.1 clearances per game and is joint-second for tackles made. His strong performances have caught Emery’s eye as an ideal candidate to bolster Villa’s backline.

While Villa are keen to secure Bade’s signature, they will be mindful of financial fair play regulations in their pursuit. The club must balance their desire to strengthen the squad with the need to comply with spending rules.

As the transfer deadline approaches, Villa fans will be eagerly watching to see if the club can successfully negotiate a deal for the highly-rated French defender to reinforce their squad for the second half of the season.