Overview
- The fee is reported at £8.7 million plus £1.8 million in add-ons, with Grêmio retaining a 10% sell-on clause.
- Alysson has signed a long-term contract, with Villa viewing him as a developmental signing and leaving his immediate role undecided.
- The left-footed right winger came through Grêmio’s academy, with reports differing on his senior totals between roughly 31 and 41 appearances and one goal with two assists.
- The move follows Villa’s push to lower the squad’s age and refresh the flanks, as he joins an attacking group featuring Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Evann Guessand and Harvey Elliott.
- Further January business remains possible, with a centre-forward under consideration to add depth up front.