Nothing with Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Veretout is ever going to be simple, and his transfer to Saint-Etienne is looking that way.
On loan at the French club last summer, Veretout was this week the subject of encouragement form Oscar Garcia to join the French club, and it looked like the manager had got his way.
Garcia had telephoned Veretout to talk him into the move, and after a period of reflection, the Aston Villa player agreed.
L’Equipe say Veretout was expected at Saint-Etienne today for a medical and to sign a four year contract, but didn’t show up for the tests.
The reason for that is interest from Fiorentina, with Veretout seemingly more attracted by the Serie A club.
Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla is claiming an exclusive that Fiorentina have already agreed a deal to pay Aston Villa €7m, and Veretout will sign a contract for five seasons.
It’s presented as a done deal.
