Emery slams 'embarassing' Elliott loan as Aston Villa reject set to make Liverpool return
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Emery slams 'embarassing' Elliott loan as Aston Villa reject set to make Liverpool return
"“My apologies for Harvey Elliott are, every day, in my mind. We have our responsibility and Liverpool have their responsibility.” “How the season has gone has been difficult.”"
"“To now explain about the reason for this decision is very difficult, or it is easy, but it is not the moment,” Emery said. “My apologies for Harvey Elliott are, every day, in my mind. We have our responsibility and Liverpool have their responsibility.”"
"Elliott arrived at Villa hoping regular football would help him break into the England setup, and fight for his place in manager Thomas Tuchel's senior squad ahead of the World Cup. Instead, the midfielder has endured a frustrating campaign despite starring for England Under-21s at Euro 2025, where he scored five goals and was named player of the tournament."
"Villa included an obligation to buy Elliott permanently for £35 million if he reached 10 league appearances, but the clause now appears impossible to trigger. Villa attempted to send Elliott back to Liverpool during the January transfer window, although the two clubs failed to reach an agreement."
Harvey Elliott’s season-long loan from Liverpool to Aston Villa has resulted in very limited Premier League involvement, with only four appearances and 109 total minutes. Villa’s deal included an obligation to buy Elliott permanently for £35 million if he reached 10 league appearances, but the clause now appears unlikely to be triggered. Villa tried to send Elliott back to Liverpool during the January transfer window, but the clubs could not agree. Unai Emery said the situation was difficult for everyone involved and apologized to Elliott, noting that responsibilities remain with both clubs. Elliott is unavailable for Aston Villa’s match against Liverpool, while he previously found success with England Under-21s at Euro 2025, scoring five goals and winning player of the tournament.
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