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Manchester United defender Willy Kambwala has agreed to join Villarreal on a permanent transfer, bringing to a close almost four years as a Red.

The popular defender, beloved for his passion and enthusiasm in the heat of battle, departs Old Trafford after making 10 first-team appearances.

Kambwala joined the club in October 2020 from French Ligue 2 club Sochaux, and played his first game clad in Red for our Under-18s, during an impressive win over Derby County.

Injuries issue plagued him during the following season, 2021/22, but Willy continued to impress when he made it onto the pitch.

After a successful 2022/23 campaign, he was selected in the first-team matchday squad for the very first time on 17 December 2023, as United fought to a 0-0 draw at Anfield.