On the sidelines of the Cup defeat against Manchester United on Monday (0-1), Steven Gerrard, the coach of Aston Villa, had half-heartedly acknowledged being very interested in the French international Lucas Digne (28).
His wish should be granted.
Under contract with Everton until 2025 but cold with his trainer Rafael Benitez, the international left-back (43 caps with the Blues) will leave the Toffees this January after three and a half years of good and loyal service.
The last hours have been very hectic for the player trained in Lille and spent by PSG and FC Barcelona. Last minute offers have fallen and no formalization has yet taken place. But barring a turnaround, the player, very excited to work with the former Liverpool midfielder and the England team, should join Aston Villa The two sides have agreed on a contract four and a half years old. The amount of the transfer did not filter.
“We are working hard on targets,” said Steven Gerrard.
It is not respectful to mention names, but there is no smoke without fire and we want to try to improve certain areas of our team. "
Rafael Benitez had already endorsed the departure of Lucas Digne.
"What to say to a player who no longer wants to be there, he wondered?
It's very simple.
I had two conversations with him.
He told me what he thought ... We have to consider what we want to do in the future: try to improve or just manage egos. "
