Aston Villa target promising spanish star Jesus Rodriguez in summer move

Aston Villa are preparing a summer swoop for highly rated Real Betis talent Jesus Rodriguez, as the Premier League club looks to bolster their squad ahead of the new season. The 19-year-old Spanish midfielder has emerged as a key target for Villa, who have registered serious interest in the player, according to reports from Spanish outlet ED.

Rodriguez, who has featured regularly for Real Betis in La Liga, made 32 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 3 goals and contributing 2 assists. While those numbers may not immediately leap off the page, the young Spaniard’s technical quality, versatility, and composure in midfield have drawn the attention of several elite clubs across Europe.

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are among the Premier League giants who have closely monitored Rodriguez’s development in recent months. However, it is Aston Villa who now appear to be in the strongest position to secure his signature. Manager Unai Emery, known for his eye for young talent and his success in working with Spanish players, may view Rodriguez as a long-term investment who can grow within Villa’s evolving system.

Rodriguez’s rising profile has also been acknowledged on the international stage. He has represented Spain at youth level, earning two caps for the U21 team and four appearances for the U19s. His inclusion in these squads is a testament to his potential and growing reputation within Spanish football.

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Despite Villa’s strong interest, a deal for Rodriguez is far from straightforward. The midfielder is currently tied to a contract with a reported release clause of around €50 million—a significant figure that Real Betis are expected to use as leverage in any negotiation. The Andalusian club have shown in recent years that they are willing to part ways with talented young players, as evidenced by the sale of Assane Diao, but only if the financial terms meet their expectations.

For Betis, Rodriguez is considered one of the brightest prospects to have come through their academy in recent times. Since breaking into the first team, he has demonstrated the maturity and confidence of a player well beyond his years. Losing him would be a blow, but given the club’s financial constraints and their history of pragmatic decisions in the transfer market, a lucrative offer from Aston Villa could tip the scales.

It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa will be willing to meet Betis’ valuation or attempt to negotiate a lower fee. What is clear, however, is that Villa’s ambitions are growing under Emery, and adding a player of Rodriguez’s caliber would signal their intent to not only compete domestically but also make a mark in European competition.

As the summer transfer window heats up, Jesus Rodriguez is one name that fans should keep an eye on—especially if Villa make their move official in the coming weeks.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.