Manchester United Defender Willy Kambwala Departs for VillarrealManchester United Defender Willy Kambwala Departs for Villarreal Manchester United have confirmed the departure of 18-year-old defender Willy Kambwala to La Liga club Villarreal. Kambwala made a promising breakthrough last season, earning eight appearances across various competitions. Contract Rejection and Sale Despite his potential, Kambwala opted to reject a new contract offer from United. To avoid losing him for free next summer, the club sold him to Villarreal for £9.6 million, securing a three-year buy-back option. Summer Departures Kambwala becomes the third player to leave United this summer, following Álvaro Carreras and Donny van de Beek. The club has also signed its first summer reinforcement, Joshua Zirkzee, from Bologna for £36.5 million. Ten Hag’s Future Despite recent uncertainty, Erik ten Hag has retained his position as United manager. He faces significant pressure to deliver results in the upcoming Premier League season. Villarreal’s Acquisition Villarreal has gained a promising young defender in Kambwala. The Spanish club hopes to develop his talent and potentially face competition from Manchester United in the future if they exercise their buy-back option.
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Manchester United have confirmed that young defender Willy Kambwala is leaving the club to join La Liga club Villarreal.
The 18-year-old made his breakthrough last season when he broke into the first team, making eight appearances in all competitions.
Kambwala has rejected Manchester United’s offer
Despite his promising performances, Kambwala decided to reject a new contract offer from Manchester United.
To avoid losing him for free next summer, the club opted to cash in on him, with United receiving £9.6m from Villarreal and a three-year buy-back option.
The club officially announced Kambwala’s transfer on their website, making him the third player United have sold this summer, after Álvaro Carreras and Donny van de Beek.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, under the leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, signed their first summer player yesterday.
The club announced the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee from Serie A club Bologna for a transfer fee of £36.5million.
The versatile Dutchman enjoyed a spectacular season in the Italian league, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists in 37 games.
Despite the great uncertainty about his future, Erik ten Hag ultimately kept his job.
There will be a lot of pressure on him to perform in the Premier League this season.
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