Calum Chambers is set to depart Aston Villa during the upcoming summer transfer window following an unsuccessful attempt to secure a move in January. According to Football Insider, the 29-year-old declined offers from several Championship clubs during the winter transfer period and ultimately remained at Villa Park. Despite his lack of appearances in the Premier League this season, Chambers has only featured three times in the Europa Conference League. With one year remaining on his current contract, it is clear that the defender is not part of Unai Emery’s plans and will leave the club at the end of the season.
In an interview with Villa News, Dan Bardell confirmed Chambers’ imminent departure from the Premier League side. Bardell suggested that the defender is likely waiting until the conclusion of the season to explore potential opportunities elsewhere. Although Chambers initially seemed open to a move to the Championship, no suitable options materialized, leading him to stay at Villa. Bardell also noted that Chambers may have believed he had a chance to contribute to a team vying for a top-four finish and potentially winning the Europa Conference League. However, his exclusion from the squad has dashed those hopes. Villa had to offload Chambers to make room for new arrivals like Morgan Rogers, preventing him from participating in the remainder of the Europa Conference League this season.
Chambers’ departure at the end of the season appears inevitable. His tenure at Villa has been relatively unremarkable, considering he joined the club on a free transfer. Having not played a single match this season, except for the initial European fixture, it is evident that Emery has lacked confidence in the defender. Chambers’ road to redemption has been arduous, and unless there is an unforeseen circumstance, it is unlikely that he will make any further appearances for Villa. However, one thing is certain – Chambers will undoubtedly bid farewell to the club at the conclusion of the season.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com