Aston Villa's Diego Carlos ruptures Achilles and could miss rest of season

The 29-year-old defender only joined from Sevilla for £26m in the summer.

His performances for the Spanish club last season saw him linked with several clubs during recent transfer windows and he was expected to make a big impact at Villa Park.

A statement from the club read: “Aston Villa can confirm Diego Carlos has ruptured his Achilles tendon.

"The player will require surgery and will then begin his rehabilitation programme.”

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