Unai Emery admitted he shares the players' disappointment after Jacob Ramsey's permanent transfer to Newcastle United for around 40m. Ramsey was a 24-year-old attacking midfielder and a product of Aston Villa's academy who had been a useful squad player. Aston Villa previously sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus and Jhon Duran to Al Nassr amid pressure to cash in on top talent. Emery acknowledged that teammates felt sad and emphasized the need to move on and focus on performing at their best. Villa captain John McGinn and others posted emotional goodbyes on social media. The sale represents a pure profit but weakens squad depth versus a rival.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted he shares the disappointment surrounding the sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder recently sealed a permanent transfer from Villa to Newcastle for a fee of around 40m. Ramsey had been a key player at Villa Park, but the club have been under pressure for a while now to cash in on some of their best players.
I agree with the players, with the same message they sent. I agree but we have to move on and try to get our best. Of course, they are the same. They are friends and maybe they can feel a little bit sad. In football you have to move on and keep going. They are sending messages in the same direction and I agree.
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