John McGinn says Aston Villa can compete with Europe’s best despite summer exits

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·12 August 2026

On the eve of the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, John McGinn insisted Aston Villa remain ambitious despite major summer departures.

According to L'Équipe, Villa have lost Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne, yet he said those exits have not shifted the club’s aims.

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He underlined that the core of the squad remains in place.

McGinn believes Villa can continue to compete with Europe’s leading sides.

Paris Saint-Germain meet Villa for the trophy.

Source: L'Équipe

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