Napoli sign Leander Dendoncker on loan from Aston Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker has joined Italian club Napoli on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, Report informs, citing the BBC.

The 28-year-old has made eight appearances for Villa in the Premier League this season, but seven of those have been as a substitute.

Belgium international Dendoncker joined Villa from Wolverhampton Wanders for £13 million in September 2022.

He has made 36 appearances in all competitions for the Villans.

Dendoncker scored his only goal for Villa in their 3-2 defeat by Manchester United last month on a rare Premier League start.