Breaking: Unai Emery has appeared to pour cold water on the possibility of barcelona star leaving Aston Villa

This week, there has been a lot of conjecture surrounding Clement Lenglet’s future at Aston Villa. The French defender, who joined on a season-long loan from Barcelona in the summer, has hardly played this year. Additionally, there have been rumors circulating that this agreement may expire in January.

It was previously suggested that Aston Villa will permit Lenglet to return to Barcelona for the winter before moving on once more, either on a permanent basis or another loan. However, it is rumored that AC Milan and Napoli are allegedly awaiting a decision.

Lenglet might leave Aston Villa in January, but Unai Emery seems to have put a stop to that idea, stating to the media on Thursday (via Fabrizio Romano).

“During the second half of the season, I want to keep Lenglet at Villa.” He’s going to play tomorrow. I’m eager to see him since I know how much he will benefit us. To meet the challenges of this season, we need players.

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