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Aston Villa could pay £910,000 to get rid of Joleon Lescott: Club want defender out
ASTON VILLA could be willing to pay Joleon Lescott's last year of his contract to ensure he leaves the club this summer, according to reports.
Aston Villa will reportedly sell Joleon Lescott this summer
Lescott is thought to be on a list of players the club want to axe as they prepare for Championship football next season.
Villa inserted clauses in all contracts stipulating a 50 per cent wage cut if they were relegated.
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The report claims Villa want to sell Lescott and are willing to cover his wages for the year to ensure he is not in the team next season.
And even with the 50 per cent wage cut, that would cost the club £910,000 over the course of their first ever Championship campaign.