Aston Villa confirm agreement to sign Ludwig Augustinsson on loan

Aston Villa have confirmed an settlement has been reached with Sevilla for the mortgage signing of Ludwig Augustinsson.

The 28-year-old has been drafted in as a alternative for Matt Targett, who joined Newcastle on a everlasting foundation earlier this summer time, and can present competitors for Lucas Digne at left again.

Augustinsson has been capped 46 instances by Sweden, scoring two targets, however has solely been with Sevilla for a single season after bringing to an finish a four-year spell at Werder Bremen.

He featured in 19 La Liga video games and 25 in all competitions throughout 2021/22, most notably showing in opposition to West Ham United within the Europa League – a final 16 tie the six-time winners surprisingly misplaced 2-1 on combination.

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Steven Gerrard now has six new signings underneath his belt this summer time, having kicked off the switch window with the everlasting signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, who spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Villa Park.

Backup goalkeeper Robin Olsen has additionally made his mortgage swap everlasting, whereas Boubacar Kamara has arrived on a free switch from Marseille and centre-back Diego Carlos has joined from Sevilla.

Younger striker Rory Wilson has additionally joined up with Gerrard after opting to go away Rangers on a free switch to reunite together with his former supervisor. He has penned his first skilled contract after scoring 49 targets at youth degree for membership and nation final season.

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