Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa’s standout midfielder, has publicly dismissed transfer rumors, affirming his satisfaction at the club amidst speculation about potential summer exits due to Financial Fair Play pressures.
The Brazilian has been superb this season, scoring nine goals in 28 Premier League matches, thanks to a role evolution under manager Unai Emery that has shifted him from a defensive to a more attacking midfield position.
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Despite Aston Villa’s financial challenges, Luiz’s performance has attracted interest from Premier League heavyweights including Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
His contributions have not only drawn attention from these clubs but have also earned praise from football figures like Arsenal’s Gilberto Silva and Manchester United’s Roy Keane.
“I feel very comfortable after Emery’s arrival,” Luiz stated, highlighting the positive impact of Emery’s coaching on his play. He emphasized the freedom he’s been granted on the pitch, contrasting his current role with his previous defensive duties.
“With the previous managers, I was a 6, a 5, but with him, I have more freedom, exactly the way I like to play,” Luiz added, crediting this change for his impressive tally of 10 goals and 10 assists in all competitions.
