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Aston Villa Signs Nighswonger on Loan, Targets Jean-Francois

1/10/2026

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Jenna Nighswonger joins Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
The 25-year-old Nighswonger previously played for Gotham FC and debuted for Villa on February 9, 2025.
Aston Villa is set to sign Chelsea midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000, a Chelsea club-record sale.
Jean-Francois, 24, has struggled for game time at Chelsea.
Marisa Ewers, Villa's director of women's football, said she is excited about Nighswonger's potential contribution.

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Jenna Nighswonger joins Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
The 25-year-old Nighswonger previously played for Gotham FC and debuted for Villa on February 9, 2025.
Aston Villa is set to sign Chelsea midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000, a Chelsea club-record sale.
Jean-Francois, 24, has struggled for game time at Chelsea.
Marisa Ewers, Villa's director of women's football, said she is excited about Nighswonger's potential contribution.