Aston Villa make Douglas Luiz loan decision following European triumph
Aston Villa has decided not to make Douglas Luiz's loan from Juventus permanent after a successful season. The team finished in the Champions League spots and won the Europa League, but Luiz's contributions were limited. He will return to Italy, where he has struggled to find consistent playing time.
- ▪Aston Villa finished the 2025-26 season in the Champions League spots and won the Europa League.
- ▪Douglas Luiz made 20 appearances during his loan spell, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
- ▪The club opted not to activate the €25 million option to buy Luiz permanently from Juventus.
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