Aston Villa extend Lindelof contract until 2028
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 10 Nov, 11:29 · Archive
Aston Villa have extended defender Victor Lindelof's contract until 2028.
Aston Villa have activated a 12-month extension in Victor Lindelof's contract, extending his stay at the club until 2028. The Swedish defender joined Villa as a free agent in the summer of 2025, initially signing a two-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
Lindelof has become one of the club's most important players this season. He has started all 10 of Villa's Premier League matches so far, as well as each of their four Champions League fixtures. Last season, having started only 11 Premier League matches, Villa lost just two of those games: away to Arsenal and at home to Tottenham.
The 32-year-old has effectively replaced Ezri Konsa, who left for Arsenal in the summer, as the club's right-sided centre-back. Manager Unai Emery has also deployed Lindelof's versatility during his time at Villa, using him at left centre-back, right-back and even in midfield. He started alongside Youri Tielemans in midfield in Villa's Europa League final victory over Freiburg, which the club won 3-0.
Lindelof told BirminghamLive that extending his contract was straightforward. 'To be honest, it was quite an easy decision, and I am also super happy to extend my stay here, really pleased,' he said. 'I'm really enjoying my football here, and I feel like it's the right place for me to be.'
The defender added that his physical condition and playing time have contributed to his form. 'My body feels good. I feel I'm in good shape. And I'm playing a lot of matches, and that helps as well with the rhythm of the game,' he said. He expressed belief that Villa can reach 'higher heights' following the club's recent success.
How it is being reported
- Aston Villa take up contract option on in-form manOne of Villa’s stars of the last 12 months or so has been rewarded with an extension to his contract.Birmingham World · 10 Nov, 11:12
- Aston Villa take up contract option on in-form manOne of Villa’s stars of the last 12 months or so has been rewarded with an extension to his contract.Express & Star · 10 Nov, 11:12
- Victor Lindelof lifts lid on 'easy' Aston Villa decision, Europa League win and his ambitionsAston Villa defender Victor Lindelof sat down with BirminghamLive's John Townley to discuss his contract extension, Europa League triumph and working with Unai EmeryBirminghamLive · 10 Nov, 10:30
- Aston Villa defender signs contract as extension activatedAston Villa defender Victor Lindelof has extended his contract with the clubBirminghamLive · 10 Nov, 10:00
In this story: Victor Lindelof · Aston Villa · Unai Emery · Ezri Konsa · Arsenal · Sweden
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