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Johan Manzambi's rapid rise to European star
2-year-old Swiss star Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa after rapid rise from Freiburg academy.
In brief
2-year-old Swiss star Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa after rapid rise from Freiburg academy. Johan Manzambi became a European star in two years after signing for Aston Villa from Freiburg for over £50m. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Johan Manzambi's breakthrough
Johan Manzambi scored his first goal for Aston Villa against Tottenham.
“Johan Manzambi scored on his full villa debut to help secure a first premier league win of the season”
Two years to fame
Manzambi became a european star in two years after joining freiburg.
“The 20-year-old could be named young talent of the year at the ballon d'or ceremony next month”
£50m transfer
Aston Villa paid over £50m for Manzambi from Freiburg.
“Aston Villa paid more than £50m for a player with just 47 club starts”
Swiss international
Manzambi scored three goals for Switzerland at the World Cup.
“He scored three goals in four games for switzerland at the world cup before a knee injury ended his tournament”
Academy life
Manzambi washed clothes for Freiburg academy players.
“He would pick up some young guys from the under-13s and under-14s and take them to the train station”
Mentality matters
Manzambi's mental strength helped him become a top player.
“Mentally he was always a player who, when he came into the training session and games, always wanted to do something important”
Record-breaking move
Villa signed Manzambi as the most expensive swiss player in history.
“Villa turned the versatile forward into the most expensive swiss player in history”
Next step
Manzambi aims to play for switzerland and then move to the premier league.
“After the world cup i said he must go to the premier league”
What matters most
Johan Manzambi became a European star in two years after signing for Aston Villa from Freiburg for over £50m.
