Aston Villa sign Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the club confirmed on Monday, July 20, 2026. The transfer, valued at an initial 34 million pounds with potential add-ons, marks Villa's third major acquisition of the summer as they undertake a significant midfield rebuild.

The 25-year-old Gomes, who made 130 appearances for Wolves after joining from Flamengo in 2023, has signed a long-term contract at Villa Park. He departed Wolves' preseason training camp in Portugal to finalize the move. Wolves' technical director, Matt Jackson, described Gomes as a model professional and stated that while the club was sorry to see him leave, the responsible decision was made for the club's financial model.

Villa's pursuit of Gomes addresses an urgent need in their squad. The club is contending with the long-term absence of midfielder Amadou Onana due to an ACL injury sustained at the World Cup and the recent departure of Youri Tielemans. Gomes is expected to bring physicality and energy to the center of the pitch. His arrival follows Villa's earlier signing of Swiss international Johan Manzambi and center-back Modou Cisse.