Amorim asks Milan to hold off on Estupinan deal with Aston Villa
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Ruben Amorim has reportedly asked AC Milan to delay pursuing a deal for Estupinan, who was being negotiated with Aston Villa.
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Attributed to original sourcePervis Estupinan has been heavily linked with a move to join Aston Villa this summer, but the latest updates in Italy claim that Ruben Amorim wants to take a closer look at the left-back before sanctioning a transfer away from the club.
Amorim to assess Estupinan on Australia tour before making decision on Aston Villa deal Estupinan joined the Rossoneri last summer in a deal that cost around €19m with bonuses included . His first season in Serie A was not the most convincing, ending with 19 league appearances and firmly behind 20-year-old Davide Bartesaghi in the left-back pecking order.
He has since been linked with a move away from Milan, and recent reports claim that he could soon be on his way back to the Premier League to join Aston Villa , who are on the verge of selling left-back Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain.
However, according to updates on Saturday, recently-appointed Milan head coach Amorim is not entirely convinced about the idea of letting the Ecuadorian leave. In fact, Calciomercato.com reports that Amorim has personally asked that any negotiations be put on hold.
Ruben Amorim smiles at his first Milan press conference (acmilan.com) According to the latest reports, Estupinan returned to Milanello on July 24, but he is not part of the side that took part in a pre-season friendly against Celtic on Saturday.
He is expected to be part of the travelling squad for Milan’s pre-season trip to Australia, which is when Amorim will take a closer look at the left-back and evaluate whether or not to keep him on board for the 2026-27 campaign.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan controls the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) If Milan were to part company with Estupinan this summer, they will reportedly be seeking a fee in the region of €15m-€16m.
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What happened
AC Milan were advancing in talks with Aston Villa to sign Estupinan, but Ruben Amorim has intervened to ask the Italian club to hold off on the deal. The nature of Amorim's request — whether he is acting in the interest of another club interested in the player or has his own reasons — is unclear from the headline. The development adds a new complication to a transfer that appeared to be heading toward completion between Milan and Villa.
Chance analysis
This is a multi-club transfer complication. Milan, Aston Villa, and potentially a third club linked to Amorim are all circling Estupinan. For prediction systems, the key takeaway is that Estupinan's immediate availability and destination remain fluid; any club that lands him gains a reinforcement, while clubs that miss out must pivot to alternatives. The involvement of Amorim suggests Manchester United may have parallel interest, which would reshape both the buying and selling dynamics.
Milan's pursuit of Estupinan is stalled pending clarification on Amorim's intervention, while Aston Villa retains leverage as the selling/negotiating party.
Do not assume Estupinan is confirmed for Milan; treat Aston Villa and potentially Manchester United as live alternatives until the deal resolves.