Alan Nixon, has stated in his report for the Sun that Aston Villa are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old has attracted the interest of a number of Premier League clubs. Villa will also face competition from Everton for his signing. Brugge will at least demand £40 million to sell him in the summer.
Aston Villa want to sign Joel Ordonez
The 20-year-old Ecuadorian interest has displayed a lot of potential as a defender and has attracted attention with his sensational performances. He is a standout talent known for his completeness and dominance. The 20-year-old possesses physical prowess with technical skill, excelling in pace, power, and aerial duels.
His tackling and anticipation disrupt opposition attacks, while his bravery and athleticism shine in high-pressure moments. Ordóñez’s right-footed passing is precise, supporting build-up play, and his defensive stats—like a high success rate in duels—highlight his reliability. Drawing comparisons to Antonio Rüdiger, his versatility and maturity suggest a bright future, making him a key asset in the Belgian Pro League. Therefore, he will definitely be a good signing for Villa.
Unai Emery needs defenders in the squad given that Tyrone Mings is old. Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa are the only defenders available to him. The club has definitely gone in the right direction under Emery, and hence he needs quality options in the backline to compete in all competitions. Ordonez will be playing against Villa in the Round of 16, where he will definitely be tracked by Emery.
Will it be a good signing?
Ordonez has conceded 22 goals and kept 5 clean sheets in 21 matches in the Pro League 2024/2025 season. That means when Ordonez is on the pitch, his team concedes a goal every 73 minutes. Moreover, he’s made 0.84 tackles and 1.02 interceptions for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch. Ordonez is also racking up about 4.18 clearances at the same time.
So, Villa will get a young and quality centre-back if they manage to sign him. However, much of that will definitely depend on the performances that he displays against Villa. So, the Champions League Round of 16 between Club Brugge and Aston Villa will definitely be a match to witness for the future of this signing.
