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‘Brilliant’ player is now set to leave Aston Villa, his medical has been booked
It’s been a busy start to the summer transfer window for Unai Emery and Aston Villa as they prepare for the Champions League next season.
Unai Emery has lost a key man in the middle of the park after Douglas Luiz completed a switch to Juventus last month. Yet, the Villains have certainly made up for it by bringing in a host of players ready to make an impact in the first team.
Ian Maatsen, Samuel Iling-Junior, Ross Barkley, Enzo Barrenechea and Lewis Dobbin have all arrived, further strengthening the depth of Emery’s squad ahead of the new season.
But as the Spaniard continues to build a side in his image, there will inevitably be more departures and one Aston Villa player is set to join a Championship side.
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Calum Chambers set for Aston Villa exit
Calum Chambers was snapped up on a free transfer back in January 2022 after leaving Arsenal.
It’s fair to say that the defender has failed to establish himself as a regular over the past couple of years and featured just eight times under Emery last season.
Now, according to journalist Glen Williams, Chambers is close to joining Championship side Cardiff City.
The 29-year-old is set for a permanent move to Wales, with his medical already booked in.
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Villa well-stocked at centre-back
Villa have brilliant depth at centre-back and Chambers’ imminent departure should have no effect on their summer plans.
Indeed, with options such as Tyrone Mings, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa to choose from, you’d imagine that the Villains won’t be in a rush to replace Chambers.
But picking up a fee for the ‘brilliant’ defender will be seen as a boost for Emery’s side, particularly with his contract set to expire next summer.