Overview
- Aston Villa have opened negotiations over a new contract for Emiliano Buendia, a development reported in late September 2026.
- Buendia’s current deal runs until June 2027 and Villa hold an option to extend it by one year, a clause that gives the club leverage in talks.
- Buendia rebuilt his form under Unai Emery last season, scoring in the Europa League final and earning UEFA Player of the Match, and he has since added goals in the Champions League and at Tottenham.
- Independent data analysis has questioned his underlying Premier League output this season, citing 0.45 shots on target per 90 (33rd percentile), 0.05 expected assists per 90 (22nd percentile) and sprint and chance-creation metrics in low percentiles.
- Emery and Buendia have publicly supported a stay and Villa say his experience helps integrate younger recruits after a summer overhaul, but the club must balance his big moments against the statistical concerns before agreeing long-term terms.