Lutsharel Geertruida is reportedly on the verge of joining Aston Villa from Feyenoord in a deal worth around £35 million.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, Lutsharel Geertruida is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans have been keen on signing a right-back in the summer transfer window. They are now on the cusp of sealing the arrival of the versatile Dutchman after securing an agreement over a deal worth around £35 million with Feyenoord.
Lutsharel Geertruida and his rise in recent years
Lutsharel Geertruida has established himself as one of the best defenders in his homeland in the last few years. A native of Rotterdam, he has been with Feyenoord for over a decade, going from strength to strength with the Dutch giants to currently represent them as the club captain.
The 24-year-old is a versatile defender who is primarily a right-back but can also play as a centre-back equally adeptly. Geertruida has turned out over 200 times thus far for Aston Villa while chipping in with 24 goals and 11 assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe.
Recent reports have heavily linked the versatile Dutchman with several Premier League bigwigs, including Manchester United. While Geertruida will soon arrive in the English top flight, his next destination will be Aston Villa, with the West Midlands club sealing an agreement over a deal worth £35 million.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Aston Villa’s interest in Lutsharel Geertruida is understandable. The Villans have been keen on signing a right-back in the summer transfer window, with Matty Cash facing an uncertain future at Villa Park. So, the Feyenoord skipper has emerged as a viable target for Aston Villa.
Personal terms were never an issue for Geertruida after he advanced talks with Aston Villa over a summer move. The deal is now a formality, with Aston Villa securing an agreement over a deal worth £35 million for the 24-year-old versatile Dutchman.
The Villans want the Dutch defender to complete his medical checks on Wednesday instead of dragging the move until Deadline Day. So, a deal worth £35 million is a matter of if rather than when, with Geertruida set to become a new Aston Villa player.
