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Lucas Digne aims a veiled dig at Rafa Benitez in emotional farewell post as Everton exile claims rift with Toffees boss 'destroyed a beautiful love affair' as he nears a £25m switch to Aston Villa

Lucas Digne has aimed a parting shot at Everton boss Rafa Benitez after the Aston Villa-bound defender posted an emotional farewell message to Toffees fans ahead of his move to the West Midlands.

The French full back, 28, is on the verge if joining Steven Gerrard's Villans in a £25million deal after falling down the pecking order at Goodison Park following reports of a rift with Benitez.

Digne's last appearance for the Toffees was during the club's 4-1 Merseyside Derby defeat by Liverpool and has since been frozen out by Benitez amid rumours of a dispute between the pair.