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Ruben Amorim confirms Aston Villa transfer truth after summer move blocked

Aston Villa wanted to sign former Brighton left-back Pervis Estupinan in the summer

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:27 PM

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Ruben Amorim confirmed he blocked Pervis Estupinan from leaving amid summer transfer interest from Aston Villa.
Unai Emery had targeted Estupinan after Lucas Digne joined Paris Saint-Germain via a release clause.
Aston Villa instead signed left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid in a permanent £17 million transfer.

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Manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed he blocked a summer transfer for left-back Pervis Estupinan amid interest from Aston Villa. Villa manager Unai Emery had targeted the Ecuador international as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain after the French club triggered his release clause.

Following Amorim's intervention to keep Estupinan, Aston Villa completed a permanent deal for Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid for £17 million. Despite Estupinan facing criticism from supporters, Amorim took full responsibility for keeping him, stating he firmly believes the defender will remain important to the team.

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