Maxime Estève

Central Defender - Aston Villa
25 Jan 2028
Tuesday
Process

Events

14
  1. Clashed with Pere Pons over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  3. Worried by competition from a new signing Perr Schuurs

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  4. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  5. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Burnley → Aston Villa · 26.2M
  6. Lucas Digne, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  7. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.
  8. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Moderate
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  9. Clashed with Pere Pons over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  10. Suspension served — available again

  11. Worried by competition from a new signing Tommaso Barbieri

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  12. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Carter Mark
  13. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $3.8M/y
  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $3.8M/y