Manchester United defender Willy Kambwala joins Villarreal on a permanent deal. The La Liga side paid €10 million to sign the player on a five-year contract that ends in June 2029.
The former France international has made 10 appearances for the Manchester United first team since he moved from FC Sochaux in 2020.
The defender contract with Manchester United ends on June 30, 2025, and the club planned on extending the contract. However, Kambwala turned down the offer to extend the contract.
The teenager made his debut for the Manchester United first team in December 2023, when Manchester United lost to West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium.
He was in the Manchester United starting XI against Liverpool in the Premier League because of the Manchester United injury crisis in the defence. The Red Devils played a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in the match.
He won 100% of the duels and quickly won the hearts of Manchester United fans, who liked him to Rio Ferdinand. The fans also fell in love with his tackles, commitment, and aerial ability.
Manchester United are planning on signing at least two defenders before the end of the transfer window. If this happens, it will push Kambwala down the pecking order.
The Red Devils already have two unsuccessful bids for Everton defender Jarred Branthwaite. The Merseyside Blue want to sell the defender above £55 million.
Manchester United also have their £50 million bid being accepted by Lille for Leny Yoro. They are also focusing on bringing Bayern Munich centre back Matthijs De Ligt to the club.
Talks between Manchester United and Bayern Munich are in progress with de Ligt wanting the Manchester United move.
The INEOS are expected to sell more players before the end of the transfer window in order to raise cash for Erik Ten Hag to boost his squad ahead of the 2024-25 season.
What is the market value of Willy Kambwala?
Kambwala has a market value of €5 million. According to his market value, the defender is the 413rd most expensive player in the Premier League.
Willy Kambwala Stats
He made 54 appearances, scoring two goals and creating one assist in all club competitions. He had received six yellow cards and two red cards so far in his career.
Out of the two goals scored, one was for Manchester United U18 and one for Sochaux U19.
Willy Kambwala Injury History
Kambwala suffered from an unknown injury in the 2023–24 season. He was out for 84 days, missing eight matches for Manchester United.
How old is Willy Kambwala?
The centre back was born on August 25, 2004 in the city of Kinshasa, Congo. He is currently 19 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Willy Kambwala Achievements
The centre back won the 2023–24 FA Cup with Manchester United.
Kambwala didn’t play any part in the success of the team in the final because Erik Ten Hag preferred to start Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as centre backs.
