LONDON — Aston Villa reached an agreement to sign striker Jhon Durán from the Chicago Fire for a reported $18 million on Monday.
The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.
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Villa said the deal was subject to Durán passing a medical examination, agreeing to personal terms, and obtaining a working visa.
Durán will become Villa’s second signing of the January transfer window, after left back Alex Moreno from Real Betis.