Sky Sport Deutschland reports Villa interest in the 24-year-old Germany goalkeeper, with Freiburg sporting director Jochen Saier confirming Atubolu has been granted permission to leave this summer ahead of his 2027 contract expiry. The Europa League finalist has been training apart from the first team during the standoff and would reunite with incoming teammate Johan Manzambi at Villa Park; Bournemouth and Liverpool are also credited with interest. No concrete offer has yet been tabled. The link gains weight from the uncertainty around Emiliano Martínez, courted by Juventus.
Primary source: Sky Sport Deutschland / The Hard Tackle · last corroborated July 16th.
| Date | What changed | |
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| July 16th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 26% (contact) — source: Sky Sport Deutschland / The Hard Tackle. Sky Sport Deutschland reports Villa interest in the 24-year-old Germany goalkeeper, with Freiburg sporting director Jochen Saier confirming Atubolu has been granted permission to leave this summer ahead of his 2027 contract expiry. The Europa League finalist has been training apart from the first team during the standoff and would reunite with incoming teammate Johan Manzambi at Villa Park; Bournemouth and Liverpool are also credited with interest. No concrete offer has yet been tabled. The link gains weight from the uncertainty around Emiliano Martínez, courted by Juventus. |
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