WBA 
A. Villa 
- 14 January
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CONFIRMED: Rico Richards signs for A. Villa.
Rico Richards has officially moved from WBA to A. Villa. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Rico Richards signs for A. Villa
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Rico Richards's transfer to A. Villa, as reports suggest a 76% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Some potentially better competitors for position
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Jacob Ramsey, Youri Tielemans )
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Nicolò Zaniolo)
Cons
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Jacob Ramsey, Youri Tielemans )
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Weaker than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of A. Villa
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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48.9
50.3
|
Vesel Limaj | Drita | €0.3M |
|
48.9
52.3
|
Ayouba Kosiah | K. Beerschot V.A. | €0.3M |
|
48.9
54.3
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Ludvig Henriksen | Boldklubben af 1893 | €0.2M |
|
48.9
51.1
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Jhonnathan | Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | €0.3M |
|
48.9
48.9
|
Yudong Zhang | Sichuan FC | €0.2M |
|
48.9
55.2
|
Dimitrije Petronijević |
 Vrsac United
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€0.2M |
|
48.9
48.9
|
Hussein El Sayed |
 Ceramica Cleo
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€0.4M |
|
48.9
49.9
|
Ian Mackay Abad |
 Intercity
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€50K |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Marmoush | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Santiago Castro | 29-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marc-André ter Stegen | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Alysson | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Joaquín Panichelli | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Igor Thiago | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 17-11-2025 | Report |
Rico Richards
AM (C)
Skill: 47.5
Pot: 54.8
Team
Walsall
Walsall
Contract Until
29 Jun 27
ETV
€0.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.2M – €0.3M
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Who is Rico Richards?
Rico Richards (ENG) currently plays for Walsall. Rico Richards is 22 years old (2003/09/27) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 37.
Rico Richards’s current transfer value is between €0.2M and €0.3M. His last transfer was from Port Vale to Walsall in 2025. Walsall loaned Rico Richards for free from Port Vale.
Rico Richards latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
