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Former Aston Villa star addresses ‘desire to return’ after stating he ‘misses’ the club

A former Aston Villa star has spoken about his “desire to return” to the club after recently stating. He “misses” it there and they are “always in my heart”.

Villa have had to get rid of some saleable assets in recent seasons to keep in line with. FFP and PSR regulations. In the summer of 2024, Douglas Luiz was the biggest name to depart.

The Brazilian midfielder had scored 10 goals and assiste a further เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย 10 in all competitions last season, before being sold to Juventus for £42.35million.

Luiz has struggle for minutes at Juventus, partially because of injuries. He has playe 18 Serie A games this season, but only three from the start, and his time on the field has only just ticke over 500 minutes in the league.

Recently, he emphasise his love for former club Villa, stating: “I miss Aston Villa, guys. I miss playing at Villa Park, I miss everything, it’s always in my heart.”

But he has since force to clarify that his reason for making that statement was not for Villa to come and get him back.

“When I spoke about Aston Villa I was only referring to the affection for a place where I grew up as a man and a footballer, not the desire to return,” he said on Instagram.

“You must not confuse nostalgia with the desire to return. I love Juventus, and I’m totally focuse on our goals.”

The potential for Luiz to depart Juventus has reporte of late, though. It has suggeste that Manchester United eyeing up the midfielder.

Inde, there are said to be negotiations ongoing between Juve and United over a move for Rasmus Hojlund. The striker has an underwhelming presence at Old Trafford, and the Italian outfit could take him off United’s hands.