Aston Villa snap up Senegal star Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG

Ibrahim Mbaye has joined Aston Villa from Paris Saint‑Germain on a permanent deal worth an initial £25 million with up to £4 million in add‑ons. The 18‑year‑old winger featured 31 times across all competitions for the French club last season as they lifted the Champions League and Ligue 1 trophies.

Mbaye also made a mark on the global stage, scoring for Senegal against France at the 2026 World Cup to become the youngest African player ever to find the net in the tournament. He has earned 15 caps for his country since debuting for PSG at 16.

Transfer details and squad overhaul

Villa announced the move with a club statement:

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint‑Germain, the Senegal international, a bright and exciting young prospect who scored for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joins on a permanent transfer.

The deal follows a busy summer for the Premier League side, which has off‑loaded Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne, Emiliano Martinez and Ezri Konsa.

Manager Unai Emery has already reinforced the back line, securing England centre‑back Taylor Harwood‑Bellis from Southampton for £29 million after two earlier offers were turned down.

What the signing means for Villa

Mbaye adds pace and flair to a Villa attack that has already been bolstered by newcomers Alejandro Garnacho, Aaron Wan‑Bissaka, Johan Manzambi, Zion Suzuki, Joao Gomes, Leon Goretzka, Matteo Ruggeri and Nicolas Jackson. The club hopes the Senegalese winger can translate his European success and World Cup pedigree into regular Premier League contributions.

Looking ahead, Villa will aim to integrate Mbaye into a side that is rebuilding after ending a three‑decade trophy drought with a Europa League win. If he adapts quickly, his presence could give Emery more tactical flexibility and keep the club competitive on both domestic and European fronts.