A twist in Milan’s squad management: Pervis Estupiñán has remained at Milanello and did not travel to Glasgow for the friendly against Celtic. The Ecuadorian left-back, who returned to the training ground this morning alongside other squad members, is technically still on the market, but his transfer to Aston Villa — which had appeared close to completion — has stalled.
The Aston Villa Deal: Why Negotiations Have Hit a Wall
According to the latest available information, Estupiñán’s entourage had already reached a preliminary agreement with Aston Villa regarding the transfer. The sticking point, however, lies in the figures between the two clubs: Milan and the English side have yet to find a satisfactory economic agreement. The Villans have not come close enough to the Rossoneri’s asking price, leaving the deal in limbo.
Amorim Wants to See Him in Action: Called Up for the Australia Tour
Against this backdrop, Ruben Amorim has made a clear decision: he wants to personally assess Estupiñán during the Australia tour, scheduled for the coming weeks, before forming a definitive opinion on the player’s future. The Portuguese head coach, known for his meticulous approach to player evaluation, has no intention of letting anyone leave without observing them closely in training and in matches first.
For this reason, Estupiñán — who has only just returned and has not yet completed a full training session with the group — has stayed behind at Milanello to gradually build up his fitness, with the aim of being available for the Australian friendlies.
The Full-Back’s Future: Likely Exit, but Not Certain
The situation remains fluid and evolving. On one hand, Estupiñán himself had been keen on the Aston Villa move, viewing it as his ideal next destination. On the other, Milan have no intention of selling a player at a discount — even if he does not fully fit into Amorim’s tactical plans — given his still-considerable market value. A loan or permanent transfer remains the most likely outcome, but only on the right terms.
In the meantime, the Australian tour could yet spring a surprise or two.
