Aston Villa saves millions thanks to perfect Alysson deal, Emery gives him confidence

Aston Villa have successfully secured a notable signing with the acquisition of Brazilian Alysson, who has become one of the standout rising talents in the squad this season, after joining the club from Grêmio for just £10 million last January.

Alysson, alongside Braian, was part of a group of young talents signed by the club as part of its strategy to reduce the team's average age and invest in promising players, but the Brazilian winger has exceeded expectations and gradually established himself in Unai Emery's plans.

Alysson has started to catch attention during his appearances in the pre-season matches, before delivering good performances in the minutes he received during the UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain. He then made his UEFA Champions League debut against Club Brugge last September.

The 20-year-old player scored Aston Villa's first goal in the Premier League this season during the match against Nottingham Forest, after coming on as a substitute at half-time and equalising for his team with a header. He also provided an assist in the victory over Fenerbahçe, setting up Tammy Abraham's sixth goal of the match.

Emery has given the Brazilian winger increased confidence, starting him against Newcastle and in the UEFA Champions League clash against Viking, then against Manchester City, indicating a clear development in his status within the team.

Emery said of his player: "He has suffered from some pain this season, and we have to handle him with care, but at the same time give him confidence so he feels comfortable. We want to help him understand our requirements from a tactical, individual, and collective perspective."

He added: "In every minute he plays or trains, he shows wonderful levels. We can see his strength, and if he manages to maintain consistency, he will be able to offer a lot. We must be patient with him, take care of him daily, and continue to work until he is ready to participate for either 10, 20, or 30 minutes, or even as a starter in the upcoming matches."

Alysson was one of Aston Villa's standout players in the draw against Manchester United, having opened the scoring, then providing an assist for Nicolas Jackson's goal moments later. He also won a penalty early in the second half, confirming his ability to make a difference despite his relative inexperience.

The report suggests that signing Alysson for £10 million could be an ideal deal for the club, given the player's immense potential, which could save Aston Villa significant amounts they would need to spend to acquire a similar talent in the transfer market.

Emery expressed optimism about the player's future, highlighting the possibility of him joining the Brazil national team if he continues to develop and deliver the required performances.

The Spanish coach said: "Alysson has immense potential, just like João Gomes. It is true that João has more experience in the Premier League, but the potential both players have is very high."

He continued: "If Alysson remains humble, continues to listen, work, understand the demands of each match, and learn from them, the path will be open for him. Playing with the Brazil national team is extremely exceptional, and for Alysson, I expect him to get this opportunity as well, but we have to wait and see."