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Douglas Luiz Returns to Aston Villa

Published January 28, 2026, 20:16
Douglas Luiz Returns to Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz has returned to Aston Villa on loan from Juventus, the English club announced. The deal includes a purchase option of 25 million euros. The Brazilian midfielder played for Aston Villa from 2019 to 2024, making a total of 204 appearances, scoring 22 goals and providing 24 assists. Luiz had started this season on loan at Nottingham Forest, but failed to earn a place in the starting lineup. His return to Aston Villa is considered a significant boost for Unai Emery's team, as he is an experienced and talented player. Aston Villa had sold Luiz to Juventus in the summer of 2024 for 51.5 million euros. The current loan agreement with a purchase option gives Aston Villa the opportunity to re-acquire the player in a more financially advantageous deal.