Aston Villa are concluding a deal for Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso.
Hermoso’s contract ends at the end of next month.
AS reporters that the defender is one step closer to becoming a new Aston Villa player, Hermoso is interested in the Premier League because of his style and the Spanish presence in the club. With Unai Emery on the Bench, Monchi as sports general director, Pau Torres in the centre of defence, and Alex Moreno on the flank.
Those factors, coupled with the economic aspect, would tip the balance.
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Villa is in fourth place in the Premier League with seven points ahead and one game more than Manchester United. Additionally, they are playing in the Conference semifinals where they will have to beat the 204 deficit in the first leg against Olympiacos.
The Hondarribia coach since he arrived has led to a momentum that Hermoso would love to join.
