Duran set to join Aston Villa
LONDON, Jan 17: Aston Villa reached an agreement to sign Colombia striker Jhon Durán from Major League Soccer team Chicago Fire for a reported USD 18 million. The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.Villa on Monday said the deal was subject to Durán passing a medical examination, agreeing to personal terms, and obtaining a working visa.Durán will become Villa’s second signing of the January transfer window, after left back Alex Moreno from Real Betis.(PTI)
Nottingham sign Danilo
LONDON, Jan 17 : Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras. The 21-year-old Brazilian signs a six-and-a-half-year contract with Forest.Danilo becomes the club’s second signing of the January transfer window, after the arrival of compatriot Gustavo Scarpa, who also came from Palmeiras, states premierleague.com.“I’m really happy to be fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premier League and playing for Nottingham Forest,” Danilo told the club’s official website. Danilo came through Palmeiras’s academy and made 141 appearances in total for the club, scoring 12 goals. (IANS)
Villarreal to collaborate with Bengaluru’s academy
BENGALURU, Jan 17: La Liga club Villarreal CF have reached a collaboration agreement with Bengaluru’s Alchemy International Football Academy, making it the official affiliate academy of the Spanish club as part of their international expansion project.Alchemy International Football Academy will work hand-in-hand with Villarreal CF to implement Yellow Submarine’s innovative methodology for the development of its players and coaches. Selected players from Alchemy International Football Academy will have the chance to visit Villarreal CF in Spain to take part in the Player Training Week and Team Playing Experience programmes in which they train with or play against Villarreal’s youth teams.The Bangalore-based football academy was founded in 2013 and provides different programmes for players from 12 to 21 years of age (IANS)