Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has made a sensational start to the season and once again impressed in the side’s 4-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. But many will be wondering if Manchester City have a buyback clause for him, so read on to find out more.
The Brazilian midfielder scored twice against the Hammers at Villa Park on Sunday taking his tally to six goals for the season and it is fair to say he has been a standout performer in the Premier League in the opening nine games.
Villa’s win over the Irons was their 11th in a row on home turf and Unai Emery’s side are shaping to be one of the league’s best.
Douglas Luiz continues to treat his home support 🏡 pic.twitter.com/Q3qnReA00B
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 22, 2023
Next up for Villa is a trip to the Netherlands to take on AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League.
Do Man City Have A Buyback Clause For Douglas Luiz?
The short answer is no, Pep Guardiola’s side do not have a buyback clause for Luiz, but they did up until 2021.
City sold the Brazil international to the Villans in 2019 for just £15m and he’s proving to be worth every penny following his progressive performances under Emery.
Luiz originally had a buyback clause in his contract, but the first two seasons of his Villa Park career were not impressive enough for City to activate the clause.
That clause eventually expired in 2021, leaving City with no option in the end. Luiz then signed a new long-term contract in 2022, which is believed to run until 2026 and that includes nothing to do with his former club, meaning Villa fans have no worries of their defensive midfielder leaving any time soon.
City did have a sell-on clause for the 25-year-old that ran beyond 2021, unlike the buyback, but with his newest contract, that is reportedly gone.
Douglas Luiz Aston Villa Career In Numbers
- Appearances – 165
- Goals – 18
- Assists – 14
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