Aston Villa has generated a £152 million transfer windfall from selling Rogers and Tielemans, giving the club financial firepower as it reshuffles its Champions League squad. The Premier League side is also leaning into crypto, maintaining a Bitcoin banking partnership with Xapo Bank and an actively traded fan token called $AVL.
£152m from Rogers and Tielemans
The club confirmed the £152 million figure from the departures of Rogers and Tielemans. The exact breakdown of the fees wasn't disclosed, but the total represents a significant injection of cash for a team preparing for another Champions League campaign. Villa has been active in the transfer market this summer, and the windfall gives manager Unai Emery room to reshape the squad.
Xapo Bank partnership
Aston Villa's relationship with Xapo Bank, a Bitcoin-focused financial institution, remains in place. The partnership, announced earlier, allows the club to offer Bitcoin banking services to players and staff. It's one of the more visible crypto tie-ups in English football, and it hasn't been affected by the recent transfer activity.
$AVL fan token
The club's fan token, $AVL, is still actively trading. Fan tokens typically give holders voting rights on minor club decisions and access to exclusive experiences. Villa launched $AVL through a partnership with Socios.com, and the token has maintained liquidity through the summer window. The token's price wasn't provided, but it remains listed on several exchanges.
Champions League squad shake-up
Villa is in the middle of a squad overhaul ahead of the new Champions League season. The £152 million from the Rogers and Tielemans sales helps fund new signings, though the club hasn't announced specific targets yet. The reshuffle is expected to continue through the remainder of the transfer window, which closes at the end of August.
