According to reports, in order to greet the teen, The Villans will shatter a record.
As Unai Emery attempts to duplicate and possibly improve upon Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League position from the previous campaign, the team has had a mixed start to the Premier League campaign.
After a disastrous start in which they were defeated 5-1 by Newcastle United, the Villans recovered with wins over Burnley and Everton before once more having their deficiencies exposed by Liverpool in a 3-0 loss.
The Midlands club enjoyed a successful summer window, bringing in players like Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby, but has battled to maintain consistency as Emery strives to refine his system while allowing for slip-ups.
With the club’s immediate future all but guaranteed, Villa reportedly turned their focus to long-term growth, which resulted in the signing of one particular young wonder.
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You could be excused for believing that Aston Villa and owners NSWE were done bringing in new players since the transfer window is now closed. However, Emery and company are still able to accept young players and have apparently reached a record-breaking agreement as a result.
In what will apparently be a record sale for a schoolboy player, Villa have reportedly reached an agreement to purchase Port Vale juvenile Freddie Lawrie. A number of Premier League teams expressed interest in the U15s academy player, but Villa Park currently appears to be the player’s destination after the club gained an advantage in the bidding process.
Lawrie is most likely to join Michael Mills, who joined Newcastle United, as the second high-profile Port Vale academy graduate to leave this summer.
The teenager will obviously not be in Emery’s first team plans anytime soon, but Villa Park will be hoping that he keeps improving so that he can one day realize his potential and possibly advance to the first squad.
Who is Freddie Lawrie?
Lawrie attracted the attention of several Premier League teams while playing as a center midfielder and pleased many people. He will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Jacob Ramsey, who has since been a regular member of Emery’s team, by joining Villa’s academy.
The fact that Villa Park was able to fend off interest from other clubs this summer to recruit the young player is a tribute to the organization there. It underscores their growth off the field and demonstrates once more how they are currently in a competitive position for spots in Europe.
Given that Lawrie has previously played U15s football, if he were to make his Aston Villa debut this season, it would surely be a moment to remember in the club’s history.
To earn that opportunity so soon, he would need to perform at a level that has never been seen before. He is likely more concerned with getting the academy off to a strong start than with making an unexpected appearance in Emery’s team any time soon.
However, Lawrie will be under pressure to deliver because of the naturally high expectations that come with his reportedly record-breaking price tag for a schoolboy player. Villa might have a great talent for the future if the midfielder can reach his potential.
