Everything you need to know about Aston Villa target Exequiel Palacios, including his age, nationality, stats, position and more.
Unai Emery’s side have had a highly successful campaign. Villa sit fourth in the Premier League and look set for Champions League qualification this season.
The club could also lift their first major trophy in nearly 30 years, with the Birmingham side one of the favourites to lift the Europa Conference League.
This success brings a bigger reputation to the club with many hoping more players are brought in to match this success.
One big name who has been linked to Villa Park is Palacios. The club were reportedly interested in Palacios at the end of the January window but this has now carried over.
In this article, you can learn everything you need to know about the Villa target in preparation for a potential summer move.
Who is Exequiel Palacios?
Palacios is an Argentine midfielder for German side Bayer Leverkusen. Starting out in his home country, he had a very successful career at his boyhood club River Plate. Here, he would help his side win four major trophies including two league titles and the Copa Libertadores in 2018.
In 2020, he made the move to Bayer Leverkusen where he has stayed ever since. During this time, he has grown to become one of the best players at the club and looks set to win the side’s first Bundesliga league title this campaign.
How old is he?
Born on October 5, 1998, Palacios is 25 years old at the time of writing. This means he could still yet improve and become a world-class footballer.
How good is Exequiel Palacios?
So far for Bayer Leverkusen, Palacios has played the majority of the games in the Bundesliga. As of 29/02/24, he has netted three times in the league as well as collected three assists.
WhoScored has given him an average rating of 7.40 in the Bundesliga, making him the fourth-best player in the squad this season.
Has Exequiel Palacios won the World Cup?
Yes, Palacios was part of the Argentina side who won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The midfielder featured multiple times, including in the 3-0 semi-final victory over Croatia.
In 2021, Palacious also featured in Argentina’s Copa America victory, coming on as a substitute in the final.
How much do Bayer Leverkusen want for Exequiel Palacios?
A bid around the £34 million mark is believed to be enough to acquire his services. However, this remains to be seen as the midfielder recently signed a new contract lasting until 2028.
Aston Villa face stiff competition if they are to acquire his services this summer. Both Manchester United and Newcastle remain interested. Champions League qualification could therefore be vital in tempting him over to Birmingham.
