Douglas Luiz Set for Aston Villa Return as Juventus Agree Loan Deal
Sports Updated: 27 January 2026 18:41 EAT
Douglas Luiz has prioritised a return to Aston Villa over Chelsea
Douglas Luiz is on the verge of a return to Aston Villa after Juventus reached a verbal agreement to send the Brazilian midfielder back to the Premier League on loan until June.
The deal is structured as a paid loan with an option to buy, giving Villa control over Luiz’s long-term future once the season ends .
Talks between Villa and Juventus intensified last week, with both clubs now aligned on the financial framework and key conditions of the move .
Luiz is expected to leave Nottingham Forest immediately, with his current loan spell being terminated early to facilitate the switch back to Villa Park .
The 26-year-old has struggled for consistency since leaving Aston Villa for Juventus, failing to secure a regular starting role in Serie A .
Aston Villa see Luiz as a familiar and reliable option, particularly as they manage injuries and fixture congestion in the second half of the season .
The midfielder previously spent five seasons at Villa, where he became a key figure and a fan favourite due to his goals, work rate, and set-piece quality .
Other Premier League clubs had monitored Luiz’s situation, but Villa moved decisively to win the race for his signature .
Final paperwork and registration are now pending, with an official announcement expected once formalities are completed in the coming days .
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