English Premier League side Aston Villa are confident of concluding Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba’s transfer from Club Brugge today.

The 25-year-old is according to Sky Sports News, on his way to Birmingham to undergo a medical ahead of a £11 million move.

For the deal to be complete, Villa also need to secure a work permit for the Zimbabwe international, something which might not be as difficult considering Nakamba has been playing in Europe for a while.

The midfielder has earned rave reviews in Belgium with Club Brugge where he played alongside Villa new boys Bjorn Engels and Wesley Moraes.

Background

Nakamba was born in Hwange and played for Highlanders developmental side where coaches of the senior side ignored him before joining Bantu Rovers and making his first team debut at 16.

The 25-year-old was snapped up by Nancy in 2012 and spent two years in France primarily playing for their second string.

A move to Vitesse Arnhem in 2014 provided Nakamba with his breakthrough and the midfielder made 67 Eredivisie appearances in three seasons at the GelreDome.

Nakamba was transferred to Club Brugge in 2017 and starred as they won the Belgian title in his first season.

“He was instrumental in the 2018 league title of Club Brugge,” says Belgian journalist Aster Nzeyimana. “He arrived at Bruges as the player with the highest number of ball recoveries in the Eredivisie.”

His success hasn’t come as a surprise to those who watched him at Bantu Rovers as a tiny teenager. Former Zimbabwean footballer Methembe Ndlovu told ESPN “I am not surprised. I am delighted for him, absolutely, but I think not surprised.

“He was always, in my view, a player with potential beyond Zimbabwe. It was clear, at least to me early on that he had that potential.”

Current Ability: 128/200

Potential Ability: 136/200

Age: 25

Positions: DM/CM/Anywhere

Top Attributes (out of 20): Aggression (18), bravery (17), determination (16), work rate (16), stamina (16), balance (16), team work (15).