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Report: Aston Villa join fierce competition to sign ‘modern-day Gerard Pique’

February 21, 2026 3 Min Read
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  • Villa aspires to Ruud Nystad
  • Neistat could consider a move to the Premier League

Aston Villa aim to strengthen their defense with the signing of Ruud Nystad from FC Twente.

The 18-year-old central defender is highly regarded across Europe, with several clubs keen to sign him. Several Premier League clubs are monitoring his development, with Spanish champions Barcelona also interested in him. Reports have likened the young defender to a “modern-day Gerard Pique”.

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Villa aspires to Ruud Nystad

According to a report from SportsBoom, Aston Villa are interested in him and hope to conclude a deal before the summer. They need more quality in their defensive unit and the 18-year-old would be a solid long-term acquisition for them.

Tyron Mings is expected to leave in the summer and will need to be replaced. Signing a talented young defender would be a wise decision. He could be a quality long-term investment for them and could develop into a key player with the right guidance.

23-year-old Newcastle target aims to pursue Champions League dreams with Aston Villa

Neistat could consider a move to the Premier League

Ruud Nijstad of the Netherlands competes for the ball with Robin Stolpe of Germany. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Villalba Sanchez)

The opportunity to move to the Premier League would be a very exciting one for the 18-year-old. It will be a big step up in his career and he will try to prove that he is at the highest level.

Neistat has a number of options ahead of him and it will be interesting to see if he is willing to join the West Midlands club. He needs to choose his next destination carefully. He should join a club that gives him regular chances. Sitting on the bench at a big club is not going to help him. Aston Villa could provide him with the platform he needs. They have a quality team and a top-level manager like Unai Emery. The Spaniard could play a key role in his development.

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