Aston Villa's director of football operations, Damia Vidagany, was at the La Ceramica stadium during the match between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano, according to the newspaper 'AS'. Everything suggests that the reason for the visit was simply a courtesy for travelling home. In addition, the relationship between the Castellon club and the manager is close.
On the other hand, the manager was able to see with his own eyes Alex Baena's stellar performance against the Valencian side. The Spaniard provided three assists in the 3-0 win over Inigo Perez's side.
Baena is Unai Emery's main target for Aston Villa. Already in the previous transfer market, when the future of the midfielder was in doubt, the Birmingham team sounded as a possible destination.
Villarreal and Aston Villa have already carried out several operations. Without going any further, Pau Torres left the Spanish club last summer to go to England under the orders of the Basque coach.
May 7, 2024