"I said no" – Manager defends decision to block Aston Villa move as backlash builds

Ruben Amorim blocked Pervis Estupiñán's move to Aston Villa after the clubs had agreed terms around €20m.

AC, former Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed he vetoed Pervis Estupiñán's summer transfer to Aston Villa, despite the clubs reaching agreement on a fee around €20m. Aston Villa had made a strong push to bring the left-back back to the Premier League after selling Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain. Amorim, appointed as Allegri's successor, decided to keep the Ecuador international and has since used him regularly, featuring in every league fixture this season.