Estupiñán to Aston Villa as Milan prepare exits to raise €150m
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Pervis Estupiñán is set to join Aston Villa, while Milan are planning to offload several players to raise €150m in the transfer market.
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Attributed to original sourceAston Villa target Pervis Estupiñán isn’t the only player expected to leave Milan this summer, as the Rossoneri are preparing for more sales, hoping to raise €150m this summer, reports Gazzetta.
After securing the signatures of Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila for a combined fee of around €50m, Milan are now working on exits.
Aston Villa in advanced talks for Estupinan The more advanced situation concerns Estupinan with the Rossoneri in advanced talks with Aston Villa.
There have been mixed reports on the Rossoneri’s asking price, with SportMediset claiming that the ex-Brighton defender can leave for €18m, while Gazzetta insists that the price is €20m.
The pink paper, however, adds that Milan might eventually be satisfied with selling the 28-year-old for €15m, the same fee they are expected to demand for Fikayo Tomori.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan walks off after receiving a red card during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Other players are not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans, especially in central midfield.
Milan will listen to offers for Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Warren Bondo, while winger Rafael Leao is on the market for €60m, but hasn’t yet received formal offers from any club, especially from Europe’s top five leagues.
According to Gazzetta, Milan aim to raise around €150m from player sales this summer in order to improve their financial situation after failing to qualify for the Champions League, but also to boost their budget for new signings.
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What happened
Milan left-back Pervis Estupiñán is on the verge of a move to Aston Villa, continuing the club's summer business. Beyond that deal, Milan are preparing to sell multiple players across the squad in order to generate approximately €150m, reflecting significant financial restructuring under their current ownership. The exits are expected to reshape Milan's squad depth, with the club looking to balance their books while reinvesting in targeted areas.
Chance analysis
This signals a major squad reset at Milan, who are prioritizing financial compliance and revenue generation over squad stability. Estupiñán's departure weakens their left-back options, and further sales of €150m worth of talent will likely impact Milan's competitive depth in Serie A. For Aston Villa, acquiring Estupiñán adds experience and quality to their defensive line, supporting their continued Premier League and European ambitions.
Milan face squad thinning that may hurt early-season performance, while Aston Villa strengthen defensively with an experienced left-back.
Milan's mass exodus will likely weaken their short-term competitiveness in Serie A; Aston Villa gain a quality left-back option.