Diego Carlos had the raw materials and pedigree when he signed - his time at Villa was punctuated by extreme highs and lows

Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos has joined Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal, the Turkish Super Lig side said on Thursday.

Turkish side Fenerbahce have agreed a deal with Aston Villa to sign centre-back Diego Carlos. The Brazilian, who joined Villa from Sevilla in 2022, confirmed on social media on Tuesday he was on his way to Istanbul.

Aston Villa have confirmed that Diego Carlos has joined Turkish side Fenerbahçe. The 31-year-old defender joined the Premier League side from Sevilla in 2022, and has since made a total of 58

The latest Aston Villa transfer news with Diego Carlos set to move after two years at Villa Park - with Jose Mourinho finally getting his man.

Aston Villa are weighing up a move to sign a defensive “leader” to replace Diego Carlos, according to a recent report. Unai Emery has already been backed by NSWE in this transfer window as he’s been able to get Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia through the door.