Overview
- Reports on Tuesday say talks between Emiliano Buendía and Aston Villa have progressed and that the club is close to agreeing a new deal reportedly running to the end of the 2028–29 season, though Villa have not confirmed terms.
- Buendía forced his way back into Unai Emery’s plans with key contributions last season, including a goal in the Europa League final and a strike in the 3-2 win at Tottenham, and Emery has publicly praised his recovery and work rate.
- The player’s current contract runs to the end of the 2026–27 season and Villa have sought an early renewal to avoid him entering the final 18 months of his deal and losing bargaining leverage.
- Coverage also highlights a broader contract push at Villa with Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Marco Bizot and Amadou Onana among those whose deals are approaching expiry and likely to be discussed next.
- If completed, the reported extension would keep experienced attacking depth in place as Villa compete on multiple fronts and the club is likely to announce terms once formal paperwork is signed.