Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Emiliano Buendia from Norwich on a five-year contract for a club-record transfer fee that could rise to £38m.

Buendia was named Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season after he played a key role in getting the Canaries straight back into the Premier League after they were relegated in 2019/20.

He scored 15 goals and registered 16 assists, creating more chances than any other player in the division.

The 24-year-old midfielder's signing was confirmed by Villa after he completed a medical having been part of Argentina's squad for their 2-2 draw with Colombia in their World Cup Qualifying match.

"Emiliano has just completed an outstanding season in a championship-winning Norwich side with 31 combined goals and assists and was named player of the season across the league," Villa head coach Dean Smith told the club website.


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