AFP, London :
Aston Villa have agreed to sign Brazilian defender Diego Carlos from Sevilla in a reported $32 million deal.
Carlos is set to travel to England for a medical before agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club.
The 29-year-old centre-back played 136 matches for Sevilla, helping them win the 2020 Europa League.
He had been in talks with Newcastle during the January window, but a deal could not be reached.
“Aston Villa can confirm the club has reached an agreement with Sevilla FC for the transfer of Diego Carlos for an undisclosed fee,” a Villa statement said on Thursday.
“The player will travel to England in the next few hours to complete a medical and finalise personal terms.”
