Clement Lenglet’s Premier League voyage is set to continue as Aston Villa inches closer to securing a deal for the French defender on loan.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Clement Lenglet and Aston Villa have solidified an agreement for a loan arrangement. The impending step involves Lenglet’s travel later today, as he prepares to finalize the requisite documentation. Although initial discussions surfaced recently, progress has escalated swiftly, sealing the imminent deal.
Lenglet’s preceding stint with Tottenham Hotspur during the last season facilitated his engagement in 35 matches across various competitions. Anticipated to extend the loan tenure this season, Lenglet faced an altered landscape as Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s new manager, rendered him surplus to requirements. This scenario precipitated Aston Villa’s intervention.
Aston Villa will sign Clément Lenglet on loan from Barcelona, per @FabrizioRomano
They’ve been busy this summer:
Pau Torres ✅
Youri Tielemans ✅
Moussa Diaby ✅
Nicolò Zaniolo ✅
Lenglet ⏳ pic.twitter.com/CacDj72Hkn— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 30, 2023
Reports illuminate the financial nuances of this loan maneuver. Aston Villa will not bear the entire salary burden, with Barcelona contributing 25 percent, while Villa shoulders the remaining 75 percent. Lenglet’s weekly earnings, tallying approximately $252,000, culminate in an annual sum of $13 million. Barcelona will pay around $3.25 Million of Lenglet’s salary at Aston Villa.
Aston Villa‘s swift move for Lenglet ensued in response to an unfortunate injury sidelining their center-back, Tyrone Mings. Mings suffered a knee injury during the first half of Villa’s match against Newcastle United, necessitating prompt reinforcements for the defensive line.
Aston Villa has been active this summer as Lenglet will be their fifth major arrival this summer after the signature of Pau Torres, Youri Tielemans, Moussa Diaby & Nicolò Zaniolo.
The salary of Clement Lenglet at Tottenham Hotspur
Honing our focus on Clement Lenglet’s tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, his arrival was orchestrated by the then-manager, Antonio Conte.
Lenglet’s acquisition by Tottenham arose from a circumstance where FC Barcelona’s defensive roster boasted names like Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Pique, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo. In light of this ensemble, Lenglet found himself deemed surplus to requirements.
Clement Lenglet’s alignment with Tottenham materialized through a one-year loan pact, during which he secured weekly earnings of $185,000. This amounted to a total of $9.6 million for the season. The course of this season-long arrangement presented a mixed trajectory for the French defender, as he struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup until January 2023.
Fabrizio Romano just confirmed that Clement Lenglet to Aston Villa is a here we go! 🔥
Congratulations Aston Villa fans🟣🔵
You are getting yourself a true baller😭⚽️#AVFC pic.twitter.com/dSButlR0GR
— SevnFCB (@sevn_fcb) August 30, 2023
Throughout this span, Lenglet’s participation translated into 26 appearances in the Premier League. Notably, his presence was notably absent in pivotal fixtures against formidable adversaries such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United, underscoring the challenge of securing a regular role.
With a transition to Aston Villa under the leadership of Emery, Lenglet embarks on a renewed trajectory. As he navigates his professional journey into his late 20s, he aspires to regain confidence and solidify his position as a center-back within the team’s framework.