---
title: "Man City: Fans plead for Douglas Luiz return as he opens up about Aston Villa move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-city-fans-plead-for-douglas-luiz-return-as-he-opens-up-about-aston-villa-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Aston Villa"
published: "2020-12-11T12:05:41Z"
modified: "2020-12-11T12:05:41Z"
---

# Man City: Fans plead for Douglas Luiz return as he opens up about Aston Villa move

**Speaking to ESPN Brasil, via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/player-speaks-potentially-signing-man-city-says-pep-tried-everything-keep/), former Man City midfielder Douglas Luiz has opened up over his move to Aston Villa – claiming that he is ‘aware’ of the Sky Blues’ repurchase option and also revealed how manager Pep Guardiola ‘did everything’ he could to keep the Brazilian in Manchester.**

Luiz, who left Eastlands for Villa in the summer of 2019, in a deal worth [£15 million](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49117347), has since gone on to shine in the Midlands under Dean Smith – with reports [emerging over the summer](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-open-signing-douglas-18600550) Man City could be willing to buy him back.

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Sporting director Txiki Begiristain inserted a [£25 million buy-back clause](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13204426/manchester-city-activate-buy-back-luiz/#:~:text=MANCHESTER%20CITY%20are%20reportedly%20set,defensive%20midfielder%20to%20the%20Midlands.) in the agreement, which may allow City to instigate a return for the tough-tackling ace at some point in the future.

As Luiz opens up over his move to Villa, plenty of Man City fans have flocked to this news in response – pleading for his signing and going wild over a potential reunion.

Some supporters even pinpointed him as an ideal heir to Fernandinho, find all of their best verdicts from Twitter down below.

### Man City fans go wild for Luiz

> He wants to come back🥺
>
> — Josh (@Joshua97350997) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/Joshua97350997/status/1337136964898844677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Sounds like he’s more than just aware of the option. Sounds like it’s a go!
>
> — Chris Howard (@Chris\_G\_Howard) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/Chris_G_Howard/status/1337048896476999681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Get him signed!!
>
> — MikethaManc (@MikethaManc) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/MikethaManc/status/1337111699564924932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Really hope we bring him back. Perfect ferna replacement.
>
> — Charlie 😴🦃 (@MCFCcharlie) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/MCFCcharlie/status/1337052981469073411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Him and Gabby spend a lot of time together. He’s definitely willing to come back and would be a perfect squad player
>
> — Man of City (@170million) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/170million/status/1337053893285601281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He could be open to come back if he thinks pep likes him
>
> — Ali 〽️‼️ (@ali\_nw7) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/ali_nw7/status/1337060764335677444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Bring him back
>
> — Richie Rich (@Mitch63905337) [December 11, 2020](https://twitter.com/Mitch63905337/status/1337323400927326212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***In other news: Man City fans hailed this ‘unseen hero’ after his Marseille display, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/manchester-city-fans-rave-over-unseen-hero-ilkay-gundogan-after-marseille-win/)***