Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Brazil centre-back Diego Carlos from Sevilla for £26m.
The 29-year-old, who was a Newcastle switch goal in January, will journey to England on Thursday for a medical and to finalise private phrases.
He can be Villa’s second signing of the summer time following the arrival of Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a free switch.
Carlos performed seven occasions for Brazil ultimately summer time’s Olympics.
“Sevilla FC would really like to thank the participant for his work throughout all these years in Seville and needs him the most effective of luck in his new journey,” an announcement from the La Liga membership learn.
Aston Villa supervisor Steven Gerrard lately confirmed central defender Ezri Konsa would miss the beginning of the upcoming season due to a knee damage.
Villa, who completed 14th within the Premier League final season, additionally accomplished a deal for Philippe Coutinho to be part of on a four-year deal from Barcelona earlier in May.
