Matias Soule: What Aston Villa target said about learning from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as move lined up

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Credit: Imago Thu 14 May 2026 11:06, UK Matias Soule is high up on Aston Villa’s list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window, with Unai Emery hoping to strengthen his attack.The 23-year-old joined Roma from Juventus in 2024 and has enjoyed a strong season, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists across all competitions. Villa transfer chiefs will hope that the way Roma have benefited from that move may well earn them a good footing in negotiations for Soule. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.

“I arrived later and when I entered the rooms he came out just to say hello,” he said of meeting the former Barcelona man in 2024. ” I said I wouldn’t wash my hand anymore.. I didn’t talk much, but you can see that he’s a good guy.”On Ronaldo, Soule said: “I was surprised by how good a person he was.

They all left and he continued telling me things, about the cars he had, what Madrid was like…”How much can Aston Villa expect to sign Soule for?Villa will hope to take advantage of their strong relationship with Roma to agree a favourable fee for Soule this summer. Considering Malen’s move the other way, Villa will have ultimately spent around £14m to sign Soule – a fine deal for a talented player. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.