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Harwood-Bellis posts farewell to Southampton after Aston Villa move
Sep 01 2026 16:50 · By onefootball.com · 3 Reads
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has said goodbye to Southampton after completing a move to Aston Villa.
He has joined the Premier League side in a deal understood to be worth £25m plus £5m in add-ons. The player said in a post that leaving was not an easy decision, calling the chance ahead a dream he could not turn down.
He thanked supporters, said Southampton had become his first permanent home after departing Manchester City, and spoke of maturing into a leader on and off the pitch.
Harwood-Bellis reflected on highs, including Wembley, and tougher spells, stressing his affection for the club and team. His family loved their time in Winchester and would miss the area.
The centre-back spent three years with Saints, arriving on loan from Manchester City in 2023 before signing permanently in 2024. He made 134 appearances and scored 12 goals.
Source: Daily Echo
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