£70m-rated Aston Villa player has opted to go despite being vital to Unai Emery

Aston Villa might have qualified for the Champions League last season but one of their key players has allegedly decided he wants out.Villa played a tremendous season under Unai Emery and ended up knocking off Tottenham and Chelsea to claim the last Champions League slot.With a busy summer ahead, Villa and Emery are aiming to add top quality players to a group that’s already filled with ability.

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However, while acquisitions are the major focus, some players might also end up departing.

And sadly for Villa, one of their most significant stars is said to have opted to depart.

Douglas Luiz decides to quit Aston Villa despite Juventus interest

According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Villa midfielder Luiz has decided he’d prefer to move on this summer for a fresh challenge.

It comes as Juventus have made it known they’d like to sign the Brazilian if he’s available.Luiz was a vital player for Villa all last season and has been linked previously with transfers to teams like Arsenal.

However, a transfer to Juventus definitely appeals and it now appears like he’s going to attempt to make this happen.

Villa, meanwhile, are focussing on replacements and the same source states that Monchi is already in Italy looking at prospective possibilities.Names such as Weston McKennie and Matias Soule are both mentioned.

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