Aston Villa Agree to Sign Brazilian Winger Alysson for 10m Pounds

Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign 19-year-old Brazilian winger Alysson from Gremio ahead of the January transfer window, bolstering their attacking options as they chase a top-four finish in the Premier League.

The deal, valued at approximately 10 million pounds, includes an initial payment to provide Gremio with immediate financial support, according to club sources. Negotiations advanced quickly after Villa submitted an official offer, with discussions centering on installment payments and a potential sell-on clause for the Brazilian side. Alysson, who joined Gremio's youth academy at age 12 and signed his first professional contract in 2022, has agreed to personal terms that run until 2031. He is set to travel to England in the coming days for a medical examination, allowing the transfer to be finalized by January 1.

The versatile forward, primarily a right-sided winger despite being left-footed, made his senior breakthrough in the 2025 Brazilian Serie A season. In 39 appearances across all competitions, he recorded one goal and two assists as Gremio finished ninth in the league. His standout moment came in September, when he scored the decisive goal...