Aston Villa Target Four-Time Champions League Winner

Aston Villa are working on a deal to sign a four-time Champions League winner, with Mateo Kovacic a top target. Unai Emery's men are preparing for a Champions League campaign of their own after securing a top four finish and the Europa League title last season.

What's the latest on Kovacic?

Villa are said to be firmly in the mix to land Manchester City veteran Mateo Kovacic, who has won Champions League titles at both Real Madrid and Chelsea. Kovacic's importance at City has faded, and he only managed six appearances last term due to injury and competition.

Why is Kovacic a good fit for Villa?

Kovacic is a box-to-box midfielder by nature, but he has also filled in and succeeded as a deep-lying midfielder. He did so against Chelsea in 2024 and found the net in the process, leading to praise from Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy.

What's the current situation at Villa?

As of June 27, 2026, Aston Villa are 4th in the Premier League with 65 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Manchester City on May 24, 2026. They are on a 5-game winning run, with 5 wins and 0 draws in their last 5 games.