Aston Villa have identified Pumas UNAM's Pedro Vaite as a new transfer target this summer.
The Ecuador international left his country when Vancouver Whitecaps FC signed him from Independiente del Valle in 2021.
In July 2025, the midfielder left Vancouver for the Mexican club, and his performances attracted the attention of Aston Villa.
In the previous season, he operated mainly as a defensive midfielder and in the middle of the pitch and occasionally in other attacking positions. Witte scored four goals and one assist in 40 matches.
make aston villa approach
Wire The Europa League winners' wish to bring the 24-year-old to the Premier League in Ecuador has been fulfilled.
Unai Emery's side have made the first approach and have possibly contacted Pumas UNAM to ask about his contract situation and the conditions required to sign Pedro Witte.
Mexican club invests $7 million [€6.14m] Signed him a year ago and now won't let him go for less than $10 million [8.77m]. This may not be a concern for the Villains.
Aston Villa 'will submit a formal offer' following Ecuador's World Cup campaign.
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Missing the World Cup should help
His performances for his club helped him retain his place in the national team. Witte played every minute of the World Cup, including Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Mexico.
The defeat means La Tri is out of the World Cup, giving Aston Villa a chance to progress sooner rather than later.
bolavip It is claimed that the Premier League team followed him closely during the World Cup. His performance may have reassured the Villans, who may make a bid for the versatile player.
Argentine side Racing Club de Avellaneda are also interested, but Witte is unlikely to return to South America. The outlet adds that there is 'a good chance' he will move to Europe this summer.
city football group have seen him While scouting in Mexico recently.
Vitae's contract, price and agent information
Pedro Vitae has three years left on his contract and his value transfer marketIs €6m.
Agency AGN Football, which also represents Club Brugge star Joel Ordonez, manages the Aston Villa target.
