Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Bring Douglas Luiz Back on Loan

Aston Villa have taken a significant step toward bolstering their midfield by securing a verbal agreement to re-sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus on a temporary deal. The Brazilian star, who left Villa Park 18 months ago for £43 million, could return with an option for a permanent transfer at a reduced fee this summer.

Homecoming for Luiz

The 27-year-old reportedly prioritized a return to Villa, where he believes he enjoyed the most fulfilling spell of his career, despite receiving interest from Chelsea. Sources indicate Luiz maintains strong emotional ties to the club and views this move as his ideal destination.

Midfield Crisis Spurs Move

Villa’s urgency for reinforcements stems from a string of injuries to key midfielders, including Boubacar Kamara (ruled out for the season), John McGinn, and Youri Tielemans, who suffered an ankle injury during last weekend’s victory over Newcastle. The club had already secured striker Tammy Abraham in an £18 million deal from Besiktas earlier this window.

Forest Loan Struggles

Luiz spent the current season on loan at Nottingham Forest but made minimal impact, starting just five Premier League matches and logging only 318 minutes of play. His Juventus contract runs until 2029, while Forest’s loan included an appearance-based purchase obligation that now appears unlikely to materialize.

Villa’s Ambitious Campaign

Currently third in the Premier League and level on points with Manchester City, Unai Emery’s side remains competitive across multiple fronts, including the Europa League and FA Cup. Luiz’s return could provide vital depth as they push for silverware.