According to Goal.com, Ibanez is close to moving to the Premier League this summer, with Aston Villa having made contact with his representatives.

Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle resigned last Thursday and is set to take over Newcastle United in the Premier League next season, replacing Eddie Howe.

Reliable journalist Sacha Tavolieri revealed that another star player might also leave Al-Ahli for the Premier League next season: Brazilian defender Ibanez.

Tavolieri stated in a tweet posted on his social media account that Ibanez has suspended contract extension talks. His contract with Al-Ahli is set to expire after next season, and several Premier League clubs are interested in him.

Aston Villa is the most concrete option among them. The club has begun contacting the Brazilian defender's representatives but has not yet made a formal offer.

Ibanez's name has previously been linked with several English clubs. At that time, he was playing for Roma in Italy, but he ultimately chose to join Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023.

Since then, the 27-year-old has become one of the Saudi club's most important players, helping the team win the AFC Champions League Elite for two consecutive seasons and the Saudi Super Cup after a nine-year hiatus.

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