Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47 million, strengthening their attack after a summer of significant change at the Premier League club.
Villa said the 18-year-old has joined on a permanent transfer, adding a highly rated young international who has already made his mark on the biggest stage.
"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."
Mbaye made 31 appearances in all competitions for PSG last season as the French giants completed a domestic and European double, winning the Ligue 1 title and their first Champions League crown.
Senegalese international
The France-born winger also featured four times for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, scoring against France to become the youngest African player to find the net in the men's tournament.
His move to Villa comes after a turbulent close season for the Birmingham club, who have been reshaping their squad ahead of another Premier League campaign.
Mbaye's arrival represents a major investment in youth as Villa look to build on their recent progress under manager Unai Emery while competing on multiple fronts.
The winger joins a Villa side that has established itself among the Premier League's leading clubs in recent seasons, with European football also becoming an increasingly important part of their ambitions.
