Pepe Reina could join Aston Villa within days, as it’s reported Emiliano Viviano has agreed to be his replacement at Milan.
The goalkeeping merry-go-round is in full swing at the Milanello training camp, where Reina has spent much of the day in meetings with his agent and club directors.
Pepe Reina could join Aston Villa within days, as it’s reported Emiliano Viviano has agreed to be his replacement at Milan.
The goalkeeping merry-go-round is in full swing at the Milanello training camp, where Reina has spent much of the day in meetings with his agent and club directors.
Manuel Garcia Quilon had told Sky Sport Italia that there was “no agreement” with Aston Villa yet.
“We continue to negotiate, but the Rossoneri would like to bring in a replacement first.”
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, that has now been sorted out, as Viviano gave the all-clear to sign a six-month contract.
Viviano is currently a free agent after his spells with Sampdoria, SPAL and Sporting CP.
The 34-year-old is content to take on the role of understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma at San Siro until the end of this season.
It means Milan can therefore release Reina to join Aston Villa, who need a goalkeeper after a serious injury to Tom Heaton.
Reina is 37 years old and has made only one Serie A appearance this season, the 2-1 win away to Genoa on October 5.
He was absolutely decisive, though, saving a stoppage-time Lasse Schone penalty.