Villans sold a £20 million “superstar” to Aston Villa that is superior to Tielemans.
Villa academy alumnus who has outperformed Youri Tielemans was denied the opportunity to work with Unai Emery.
Since Unai Emery joined Aston Villa last season, their performance has significantly improved as a result of the Spaniard setting higher expectations for his team at Villa Park.
After only seven months in charge, the former Arsenal manager led the Villans from 16th place in the Premier League standings to seventh, encouraging the team to qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
From the age of 12 to 18, the Austrian-born talent rose through the ranks before making his Premier League debut in the 2020/21 season, catapulting him into senior football at the highest level.
The 51-year-old complemented his team’s strong record with an equally impressive transfer window, bringing five new players with star potential to the Midlands.
The following season, Chukwuemeka made 12 Premier League appearances and made his mark in the first team, a talent that emerged so strongly that the Villans were unable to stave off interest from elsewhere.
In the summer of 2022, at just 18 years old, the midfielder signed for Chelsea in a blockbuster deal worth £20m for someone of his age, showing that his talent is as appreciated as it is. like at that time.
Who are Aston Villa’s most valuable academy graduates?
The sale of Chukwuemeka for £20 million placed him among the ranks of valuable academy graduates from Bodymoor Heath.
Jack Grealish made the most notable profit-making move from his boyhood club to Manchester City in 2021 and is still considered Villa’s most valuable academy graduate. at now.
According to Transfermarkt, the English player is currently valued at 75 million euros (65 million pounds), followed by Jacob Ramsey with 42 million euros (36 million pounds) and Chukwuemeka is third with a value of 15 million euros (£13 million). , represents Villa’s current most valuable academy. some products.
Why did Aston Villa sell Chukwuemeka?
Given his value and rise on the field, it is difficult to understand why Villa would let a teenager as promising as the 19-year-old leave.
It is believed that the midfielder is nearing the end of his contract and has no plans to sign a new contract, with the priority being consistent playing time in the next stage of his career.
Given his value and rise on the field, it is difficult to understand why Villa would let a teenager as promising as the 19-year-old leave.
It is believed that the midfielder is nearing the end of his contract and has no plans to sign a new contract, with the priority being consistent playing time in the next stage of his career.
While the performance of some of the new signings has been impeccable, so far it has not been as effective as expected for one particular catch, as Youri Tielemans finds himself in decline both in terms of performance and playing time.
Over the years, the Villans have had plenty of impressive midfielders, especially those coming through the academy, highlighting one name who has escaped the club and could be the ideal replacement for Tielemans.How long has Carney Chukwuemeka been at Aston Villa?
A product of Bodymoor Heath, midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka arrived in the Midlands at the age of 12 from Northampton Town and developed his career at Villa for six years.
From the age of 12 to 18, the Austrian-born talent rose through the ranks before making his Premier League debut in the 2020/21 season, catapulting him into senior football at the highest level.
A report by Sky Sports has named Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona as the foreign clubs to have considered buying the potential teenager, who was eventually sold to the Blues for a reasonable £20m, bringing giving Villa a suitable profit.
At the time of his departure, Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol expressed confidence in Chukwuemeka as “one of England’s best young players”, following his role in England’s European Championship victory. U19 England that summer.
Although a £20m profit for a teenager with just 16 first-team appearances seemed like a good deal for Villa at the time, it is now clear that the England international could thrive. under Emery if he is more willing to stay.
What is Chukwuemeka doing now?
Since leaving Villa’s academy, it has been a difficult road for the teenager, who joined the Blues at a difficult time in the club’s history, as they continue to try to find their identity. amid changes in leadership and the board of directors and an influx of employees.
During his first spell with the west London side, Chukwuemeka made 14 Premier League appearances and started this season in dreamland under Mauricio Pochettino by scoring his first goal for the club. in their new era under the guidance of their Argentinian coach.
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