Aston Villa have signed Norwegian midfielder Kamilla Melgard, subject to visa approval. The 20-year-old joins Villa from Madrid after establishing herself as one of Norway's rising stars.

What happened?

Melgard has represented Norway through the youth age groups and is a current Norway U23 international.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

Speaking after completing her move to Villa, Melgard said: "I'm really excited. It feels like a really good opportunity, and I feel like there are really good facilities here to grow, focus on football and continue developing as a player."

What comes next?

Marisa Ewers, director of women's football, added: "Kamilla is an exciting young player with huge potential and we're delighted to welcome her to Aston Villa. She has already shown her quality in Norway and Spain, and we believe she has all the attributes to continue developing here."

As of 30 Jun 2026, Aston Villa sits 4th in the Premier League with 65 points from 38 games, having scored 56 goals and conceded 49. Their recent form has been impressive, with 5 wins in their last 5 games, including a 2-1 win over Manchester City on 2026-05-24. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Goals this season | 56 scored, 49 conceded | | Title race | 20 points behind leaders Arsenal | | Last result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa | | Recent form | 5W-0D-0L