Center back Willy Kambwala joins Villarreal from Manchester United

FILE - Willy Kambwala celebrates during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Willy Kambwala joined Villarreal from Manchester United on Monday after agreeing a five-year contract.

FILE - Willy Kambwala celebrates during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Willy Kambwala joined Villarreal from Manchester United on Monday after agreeing a five-year contract. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)


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MANCHESTER, England — Center back Willy Kambwala has joined Villarreal from Manchester United after agreeing a five-year contract. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee, which was reportedly worth 11.5 million euros ($12.6 million). Kambwala joined United from Sochaux in 2020 and had one year remaining on his contract. The 19-year-old Kambwala made 10 first team appearances for United, including three starts in the Premier League.

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