Overview
- Aston Villa announced on Wednesday that Ian Maatsen has signed a multi-year contract extension that runs to mid-2032.
- The new agreement replaces his previous deal, which was due to expire in summer 2030, and finalises talks that began in August.
- Maatsen has moved from a squad role into the regular starting left-back spot after Lucas Digne left last summer and now plays as Villa’s first-choice option down the left.
- Maatst en credited Unai Emery's coaching and the club’s progress as key reasons for signing and said he wants to add more assists and goals to his game as he develops.
- Maatsen joined Villa from Chelsea in 2024 for roughly £37.5m, has about 100 appearances for the club and more than 260 senior games overall, and his long-term stay strengthens Villa’s wider recruitment and retention drive following recent contract renewals.