Aston Villa win race to sign teenager Zepiqueno Redmond from Feyenoord

Aston Villa are set to sign teenage striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer from Feyenoord.

The 18-year-old has agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park, which will begin on July 1 after his current deal with the Dutch club expires.

Redmond made four Eredivisie appearances for Feyenoord's first team last season and also featured in the Champions League, playing against AC Milan and Inter at the San Siro.

Born in Rotterdam, Redmond joined Feyenoord's academy in 2019 after impressing at several local clubs including CVV Zwervers and ADO Den Haag.

He quickly gained a reputation as a prolific goalscorer at youth level.

In one season alone, Redmond is said to have scored 80 goals across all competitions, drawing the attention of several European clubs.

Tottenham, Bournemouth and AC Milan have all tracked his progress, but it is Villa who have won the race for his signature.

Redmond made his senior debut for Feyenoord in November at just 18 years and 141 days old, becoming the youngest player to start a league match for the club since Orkun Kokcu in 2018.

Redmond scored his first senior goals for Feyenoord in December when he bagged brace in the Dutch Cup against MVV Maastricht.

He has represented the Netherlands at U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels.