Pep Guardiola has not closed the door at Manchester City on Douglas Luiz, despite waving him out of it when a £15 million ($19m) deal was done with Aston Villa over the summer.
The Brazilian midfielder is finally experiencing Premier League life two years after completing a switch to the Etihad Stadium.
Work permit issues proved to be a source of frustration for the 21-year-old throughout his time at City, restricting him to pre-season outings and two loan spells at the Blues’ sister club Girona.
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Having picked up vital experience in La Liga and caught the eye in non-competitive fixtures, Villa decided to make their move during the last transfer window.