Emi Buendia reveals why he picked Aston Villa transfer over Arsenal moveEmi Buendía nearly joined Arsenal before choosing Aston Villa in 2021, seeking a key role in a growing project. The 28-year-old playmaker, signed for a then-club-record fee, aimed to fill the void left by Jack Grealish’s departure. After a loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen following an ACL injury, Buendía’s future at Villa remains uncertain.
