Amorim says he blocked Aston Villa's move for Pervis Estupinan
The AC Milan coach says he turned down Villa's summer interest in the left-back, as Villa deal with a left-back shortage before their Champions League game against Viking.
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AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim says he personally blocked Aston Villa's attempt to sign left-back Pervis Estupinan this summer, according to FourFourTwo on Oct. 20.
Villa needed a left-back after Lucas Digne left for PSG. FourFourTwo says Sport Witness reported in July that Estupinan had agreed certain terms for a move to Villa Park.
Amorim, the former Manchester United manager, said Milan had a list of clubs asking about the Ecuadorian by the end of the window. "But I said no," he said, adding that the decision was his responsibility. He said he picked Estupinan because he believes in him, and acknowledged that some Milan fans are not keen on the player.
Estupinan, 28, joined Milan in the summer of 2025 after five years at Brighton, according to FourFourTwo, which put the fee at nearly £17 million. The outlet says he averaged under 60 minutes a game in Serie A last season under Massimiliano Allegri. Under Amorim he has played 340 minutes across seven league matches, about 48 a game.
Villa's left-back problem
Villa signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka instead, per FourFourTwo. The outlet says an injury against Newcastle on Saturday has left Unai Emery's side short at left-back. Villa play Viking in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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