Luis Fragozo to Aston Villa from Emelec
Verdict Delivered
This rumor DIED. It was dropped from the board after going quiet, last rated 12%.
| Move | Emelec → Villa |
| Outcome | Never happened |
| Rated at the end | 12% |
| Resolved | October 23rd |
Villa have asked Emelec what it would take to sign the 16-year-old winger, the Ecuadorian outlet El Futbolero reported, as relayed by Sport Witness on October 9th; the Ecuadorian journalist Nicolas Ayala had first reported the approach on X on October 7th. No formal offer has been reported. Fragozo, who has also played at left wing-back, was linked with Brighton two months ago. No fee is confirmed; El Futbolero's report points to more than $3.5m, and Transfermarkt values him at €3m. He turns 18 in April 2028 and cannot be registered in England before then, so any deal would mean a move in the summer of 2028, though Emelec could agree terms earlier.
How the Story Moved
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| October 8th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 22% (contact) — source: Nicolas Ayala (X), via Federación Postera, October 7th; Sport Witness, October 8th. Villa have approached Emelec to ask what it would take to sign the 16-year-old winger, the Ecuadorian journalist Nicolas Ayala reported on X on October 7th; Federación Postera shared the report and Sport Witness relayed it on October 8th. Fragozo, who has also played at left wing-back, was linked with Brighton two months ago. No fee is reported; Transfermarkt values him at €3m. He turns 18 in April 2028 and cannot be registered in England before then, so any deal would mean a move in the summer of 2028. |
| October 23rd | Verdict | Rumor died — dropped from the board at 22% |
Timeline since the rumor joined the board.