{
  "id": 4981836,
  "title": "Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/villa-sign-senegal-winger-mbaye-from-psg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T00:47:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1523933/villa-sign-senegal-winger-mbaye-psg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa has completed the signing of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47 million (US$63 million). The 18-year-old played 31 times for PSG last season, assisting in their Champions League and Ligue 1 victories. Mbaye has also represented Senegal 15 times, scoring against France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him the youngest African player to score in a men's World Cup tournament. Aston Villa expressed excitement over the signing of the bright and promising young prospect, who joined on a permanent basis. This adds to a busy transfer window for Villa, who have recently sold several players and signed new defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis for £29 million.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Aston Villa signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £47 million (US$63 million) on Tuesday.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}