Douglas Lewis’s days in Juventus appear to be coming to an abrupt end, with new reports from Italy suggesting that the Brazilian midfielder is not part of the club’s plans for the 2025-26 campaign.
Just a year after the highly-prominent Euro switch from Aston Villa to the Serie A Giants, Lewis is looking for a new destination following his disappointing debut season in Turin.
According to Tuttosport, Luiz is said to be free to find new clubs after not making the expected impact on Juventus.
Lewis’ future is now far from Allianz Stadium, as he struggled to secure a consistent role in Starting XI.
Aston Villa was able to revive Douglas Lewis
A return to the Premier League has been widely speculated in recent weeks, but Tuttosport has added a new twist by claiming that Luiz could return to Aston Villa’s familiar territory.
The report describes the potential move as a “sensational return,” with the Midlands Club reportedly in contact over possible deals to bring the previous star back to Villa Park.
Lewis, who was a key figure in the middle of Aston Villa’s departure, was able to significantly boost Unai Emery’s team, especially as Villa prepares for the European season.
Villa faces competition from Manchester United
The Birmingham Club’s interest suggests that there is a real intention to explore the deal, and Juventus is keen to offload Lewis to ease wage bills and free funds for other reinforcements, so it could potentially reach an agreement on favorable terms.
Villas who are active in the market and are looking to add a Champions League-level experience to the midfield may consider Lewis a smart option, especially if they can negotiate cut-price deals.
Apart from the villa, Manchester United also links its movements of the Brazilian midfielder.
Aston Villa shows interest as a 20 g/A star that has been made available for just 15 million euros