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Aston Villa star on Real Madrid transfer sliding-doors moment – Not ready to leave Emery

Aston Villa‘s Pau Torres has opened up about Real Madrid and Barcelona’s interest and aims to commit his long-term future to the Premier League side. The Spain international graduated from Villarreal’s youth system and spent seven years with their first…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:41 AM
Aston Villa star on Real Madrid transfer sliding-doors moment – Not ready to leave Emery
Key Things to Know
  • Pau Torres revealed he was close to joining Real Madrid in 2021 before they signed David Alaba.
  • Torres affirmed his commitment to Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery rather than seeking a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The 29-year-old defender joined Aston Villa from Villarreal on a permanent transfer in 2023, with a contract running until 2028.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa center-back Pau Torres has addressed past transfer interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, reaffirming his commitment to the Premier League side under manager Unai Emery. Speaking ahead of a Champions League match against Barcelona, the 29-year-old confirmed he was a candidate for Real Madrid in 2021 before they signed free agent David Alaba.

Torres, who joined Aston Villa from Villarreal in 2023 and is under contract until 2028, dismissed past suggestions from Emery that he should move to Spain's top two clubs. Instead, Torres stated that he intends to remain at Villa to pursue further trophies with Emery, targeting the Champions League after previously winning the Europa League with both Villarreal and Aston Villa.

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