Aston Villa could sign on-strike EFL defender after move for ...
Crystal Palace has secured a deal to sign Club Brugge defender Joel Ordónez on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for a total of £30 million, effectively hijacking Aston Villa's pursuit of the player. Villa intended to sign Ordónez as a replacement for Ezri Konsa, who transferred to Arsenal. Palace's move follows a need for defensive reinforcements after injuries and departures in their squad. Ordónez, a 22-year-old Ecuadorian international, has made 124 appearances for Club Brugge since joining in 2022.
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