West Ham's Wan‑Bissaka joins Aston Villa on loan
BBC Sport · 2026-08-21 · all
DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan‑Bissaka arrives at Villa Park on an initial loan deal with a "conditional obligation to buy".
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West Ham United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has departed the club to join Aston Villa. The DR Congo international has finalized a move to Villa Park that begins as an initial loan arrangement. According to the terms of the deal, the transfer includes a conditional obligation for the receiving club to eventually make the move permanent. This departure sees the defender switch between top-flight teams, providing the Hammers with a change in their defensive options while strengthening a league rival. Wan-Bissaka’s exit represents a notable shift in the squad’s composition as the player embarks on this new chapter within the English professional footballing landscape.
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