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Report: Aston Villa only willing to buy Douglas Luiz on one condition
TL;DR
Aston Villa is open to retaining Douglas Luiz but requires a new agreement with Juventus. The midfielder, who was sold to Juventus for nearly €50 million, had a challenging season marked by various struggles.
Key points
- Aston Villa wants to negotiate a new agreement for Douglas Luiz
- Douglas Luiz was sold to Juventus for nearly €50 million
- The midfielder had a difficult season with various challenges
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Report: Aston Villa only willing to buy Douglas Luiz on one condition
Aston Villa would be happy to keep Douglas Luiz among their ranks beyond the current campaign, but they will need to negotiate a new agreement with Juventus.
The Bianconeri bought the 27-year-old from the Villans in the summer of 2024 for almost €50 million, including the values of Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea, who headed in the opposite direction.
But between physical struggles, poor displays, managerial changes, and personal problems, the midfielder endured the worst campaign of his career thus far.
Douglas Luiz is trying to revive his career at Villa Park
Last summer, Juventus sent Luiz on loan to Nottingham Forest, but the move didn’t pan out well for the player.
The Reds agreed to terminate the loan deal in January, allowing the Brazilian international to make his return to Villa Park, where he spent five successful campaigns between 2019 and 2024.
The Birmingham-based club signed Luiz on loan with an option to buy for €25 million at the end of the season. And while he hasn’t been a regular starter for Unai Emery, the midfielder has shown flashes of his former self.
Q&A
What condition does Aston Villa have for buying Douglas Luiz?
Aston Villa is willing to buy Douglas Luiz if they can negotiate a new agreement with Juventus.
How much did Juventus pay for Douglas Luiz?
Juventus bought Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa for almost €50 million, including player exchanges.
What challenges did Douglas Luiz face during his last season?
Douglas Luiz faced physical struggles, poor performances, managerial changes, and personal issues during his last season.
