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“Thought they’d signed Roberto Carlos” – Defender on Aston Villa transfer’s high expectations

Antonio Luna has joked how they thought they’d signed Roberto Carlos when he first arrived at Aston Villa. For those that don’t remember him, Luna’s tenure at Aston Villa was a brief, bittersweet chapter that was ultimately defined by his…

By Sean Lunt · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:31 PM

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Antonio Luna joked that Aston Villa thought they signed Roberto Carlos after his debut goal against Arsenal.
Luna signed for Aston Villa from Sevilla in 2013 for an estimated transfer fee of £1.5m.
The Spanish defender made only 18 appearances for Aston Villa before leaving the club on loan in 2014.

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Former Aston Villa defender Antonio Luna joked that supporters and the club must have thought they signed Roberto Carlos after his goalscoring debut in 2013. Speaking on the Offsiders Podcast, the Spanish full-back reflected candidly on his short stint at Villa Park under former manager Paul Lambert.

Luna arrived from Sevilla for around £1.5m and scored in a 3-1 win over Arsenal, but he struggled defensively and made only 18 total appearances. He admitted he was physically overwhelmed by Premier League wingers and ultimately preferred the technical style of Spanish football.

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