# Estupiñán transfer stalled, Villa targets Ruggeri > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pervis-estupin-transfer-uncertainty > Updated: 2026-08-07T21:42:24.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 6. By mid‑July 2026 AC Milan confirmed that left‑back Pervis Estupiñán was available for transfer after losing his starting place. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, reached personal terms and entered fee negotiations, with Milan seeking at least €13.6 million to recoup its €18 million purchase cost. Reported price bands of €15‑20 million led to a verbal agreement through agent Jorge Mendes. Villa intended to sign Estupiñán on a five‑year contract worth €3 million net per season, as a primary replacement for departing left‑back Lucas Digne. On 23 July, Milan announced the deal had been placed on hold. New head coach Rubén Amorim asked the board to evaluate the Ecuadorian defender before granting final approval, effectively freezing the paperwork. Sources indicate Milan originally asked €20 million, Villa offered €13 million, and the parties are now discussing a range of €15‑18 million. Earlier, on 30 June, Milan were reported to be considering a loan for Estupiñán as the 2026 World Cup approached, after only 22 appearances last season. On 12 July Villa made an informal enquiry, rejecting a €9 million bid and noting interest from other clubs. By 16 July the player had agreed personal terms and a verbal fee deal was in place. On 18 July Milan confirmed they were monitoring free‑agent Raphael Guerreiro as a low‑cost replacement, contingent on Estupiñán’s exit. On 3 August, Amorim imposed a veto, insisting on assessing Estupiñán during Milan’s pre‑season tour of Australia and Indonesia before any transfer decision. With the Estupiñán move still on hold, Villa pivoted to left‑back Matteo Ruggeri, reaching an agreement with Atletico Madrid for a fee that could rise to €21 million, including add‑ons, to cover the vacancy left by Digne’s imminent departure. Following the pre-season tour, Milan officially placed Estupiñán on the transfer market on 7 August. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: AC Milan places Pervis Estupiñán on transfer market AC Milan has placed defender Pervis Estupiñán on the transfer market after manager Ruben Amorim decided the player did not meet tactical standards during pre-season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-places-pervis-estupin-on-transfer-market ### 2026-07-23: AC Milan stalls Pervis Estupiñán transfer to Aston Villa AC Milan has paused the sale of left‑back Pervis Estupiñán to Aston Villa while new coach Rubén Amorim evaluates the player, halting a deal valued around €15‑20 million. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-transfer-of-estupin-to-aston-villa-on-hold ### 2026-07-18: AC Milan eyes free signing of left‑back Raphael Guerreiro AC Milan plan to sign free‑transfer left‑back Raphael Guerreiro from Bayern after Pervis Estupiñán moves to Aston Villa, seeing him as a versatile, low‑cost reinforcement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-eyes-free-signing-of-leftback-raphael-guerreiro ### 2026-07-16: Aston Villa Nears Completion of Pervis Estupiñán Transfer from AC Milan Pervis Estupiñán has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa; AC Milan and Villa are finalising a €15‑20 million fee, making the move a key replacement for Lucas Digne and reuniting him with manager Unai Emery. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pervis-estupin-nears-move-from-ac-milan-to-aston-villa ### 2026-07-12: Aston Villa eyes AC Milan left‑back Pervis Estupiñán Aston Villa have queried AC Milan about left‑back Pervis Estupiñán, who is on the market after a poor season; Milan seek >€15 million, rejecting a reported €9 million Villa offer. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aston-villa-probes-transfer-of-ac-milan-leftback-pervis-estupin ### 2026-06-30: Pervis Estupiñán Faces Uncertain Future at AC Milan Ahead of World Cup Match Ecuadorian defender Pervis Estupiñán, praised by his national coach, faces a possible loan from AC Milan after limited play, ahead of his World Cup match versus Mexico. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pervis-estupin-faces-uncertain-future-at-ac-milan-ahead-of-world-cup-match --- Cite as: Estupiñán transfer stalled, Villa targets Ruggeri. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pervis-estupin-transfer-uncertainty