Villarreal closes a €15 million signing

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Nathan Saliba, a 22-year-old Canadian midfielder, will be the new Villarreal player after the agreement reached with Anderlecht for 15 million euros. The player will travel to Spain in the coming hours to undergo a medical examination and then join the instructions of Íñigo Pérez.

The operation ends the search of the Castellon team to complete its midfield. Saliba had become one of the priorities of the sports management in recent days, and Villarreal has decided to make the move without waiting for the last days of August.

🚨🟡 Villarreal agrees deal to sign Canada international midfielder Nathan Saliba, here we go!

Deal done for €15m fee from Anderlecht.

22-year-old midfielder set to travel for medical tests and contract signing. 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/CrsmotkKNr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2026

Nathan Saliba closes Villarreal's midfield

Nathan Saliba arrives after completing a season in Belgium and starting a second. The Canadian played 50 matches, scored five goals, and provided two assists with Anderlecht since joining in the summer of 2025, leaving CF Montreal to leap into European football.

In the 2025/26 Belgian league, he played 34 games, scoring three goals and one assist. The 1.73-meter player mainly operates as a midfielder but can also play more advanced roles. His contract with the Brussels club was until June 2029.

His arrival broadens the options for Iñigo Pérez in the midfield. The coach already has Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, and the young talents Alassane Diatta and Carlos Macià, who will now be joined by Saliba for a season combining LaLiga and European competition.

The new signing will also find fellow Canadian national team members in the squad: Tajon Buchanan and Tani Oluwaseyi. Saliba has 17 caps for Canada and played three matches in this summer's World Cup. The Villarreal had been searching for a clear replacement for Dani Parejo, who ended his contract at the end of last season.

Anderlecht multiplies its investment with Saliba

After just 14 months, Anderlecht sells the midfielder they acquired from CF Montreal. His market value had reached 7.5 million euros, while Villarreal will increase the investment to 15 million euros, reflecting the player's progress during his time in Belgium.

Saliba was named the Youth Player of the Year in Canada in 2024 before moving to European football. Besides his Canadian nationality, he has Haitian ancestry, allowing his registration in Spain as a community player due to existing agreements between the EU and certain associated countries.

His addition aligns with the type of midfielder sought by Iñigo Pérez. During his time in Belgium, he operated in central zones with responsibilities in recovery, pressing after losing the ball, and ball distribution, fitting into a team that aims to regain possession in the opponent's half.

The next step for Nathan Saliba will be to land in Spain, undergo medical tests, and sign his new contract. Once these processes are completed, Villarreal can integrate him into training and begin his adaptation to LaLiga, finalizing one of the last positions remaining in the squad's planning.

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