Sacha Tavolieri reported that Roger Ibañez has rejected an offer from Aston Villa Football Club. The Brazilian defender has reiterated his desire to stay at Al-Ahli, despite interest from the Villans. Al-Ahli have increased Ibañez’s salary in their new proposal to keep him at the club.

Roger Ibañez, a 27-year-old Brazilian-Italian defender, has stopped contract extension talks with Al-Ahli SC after receiving interest from several Premier League clubs. Aston Villa FC have contacted the player's representatives multiple times, but a concrete offer has not yet been submitted. Ibañez, who joined Al-Ahli in August 2023, has a contract that runs until June 2027 and has earned 8 caps for the Brazilian national team. His current market value is estimated to be €18.00m, according to Transfermarkt.