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Leander Dendoncker leaving Aston Villa?

Leander Dendoncker has completed his transfer to Real Oviedo, signing a three-year contract.

Leander Dendoncker will join Spanish club Real Oviedo on a free transfer. Aston Villa have decided to let him leave without involving any transfer fee because they want to balance the books and comply with UEFA’s Squad Cost Rules (SCR). The Belgian was not a key player for Aston Villa and will look to get his career back on track with regular football at the Spanish club.

Leander Dendoncker found himself in a difficult situation this summer after Anderlecht decided not to exercise their purchase option following a disappointing season. He returned to Aston Villa, where he was not in the plans. Real Oviedo, a Spanish promoted team, is interested in signing Dendoncker on a free transfer. Transferwatcher Matteo Moretto confirmed that Dendoncker is on his way to Spain, with both clubs having reached an agreement over the transfer.

Leander Dendoncker is set to move to La Liga, specifically to newly promoted Real Oviedo. He can be transferred for free after returning to Aston Villa without prospects following his loan at RSC Anderlecht.

Leander Dendoncker is reportedly close to a transfer to La Liga club Real Oviedo, where he could join on a free transfer. Although a full agreement with Dendoncker has not yet been reached and a medical examination has not been scheduled, it is expected that the deal will be completed. This move would benefit Aston Villa as it would relieve them of Dendoncker's salary, which is a constraint on their ability to strengthen their squad.

Aston Villa wants to offload Leander Dendoncker to comply with Premier League financial regulations. Despite a low transfer price, his high salary is a concern. His loan spell at Anderlecht has ended, and they are not interested in retaining him due to financial constraints.

According to The Athletic, Dendoncker is attracting interest from the Middle East. There, he would not have to make financial concessions, though the sporting challenge is less significant.

Leander Dendoncker is likely to leave Anderlecht as his recent performances have not convinced the management to keep him, even though he is willing to take a significant pay cut and Aston Villa is willing to negotiate a lower price than the seven million purchase option.

Leander Dendoncker is set to leave Anderlecht as the club has decided not to pursue a permanent transfer from Aston Villa. Despite his strong performance in the Play-Offs, Anderlecht will not attempt to acquire him permanently.

Leander Dendoncker is currently playing on loan at RSC Anderlecht from Aston Villa. Anderlecht cannot afford the purchase option for Dendoncker, making his future uncertain. Dendoncker is not part of Aston Villa's future plans and is looking for stability, preferably not through another loan. He has expressed a desire to feel wanted by a club and project, and is open to a move to a European (sub)top club. He has one year left on his contract with Aston Villa and will return to England in the summer.

Leander Dendoncker's loan period is ending. The purchase option of 7 million euros is not being considered, but a lower transfer fee might be negotiated.

Leander Dendoncker's loan agreement is expiring, and there is a likelihood that it will not be extended.

Leander Dendoncker is expected to leave Anderlecht in the upcoming summer to further reduce salary expenses.

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