Amadou Onana Signs New Aston Villa Contract With Official Announcement Imminent

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Amadou Onana to extend his contract by two years, with a formal announcement expected shortly. According to Sebastien Denis, the club and the Belgian midfielder’s representatives concluded the renewal, pushing his deal through to 2031.

The summer transfer window closed on Tuesday and once again set spending records across the Premier League. Clubs balanced rising player valuations against a clear priority to protect assets and preserve market value heading into future windows.

Villa were central to several financial storylines during the window. The club faced questions about their spending capacity relative to the traditional top six, and a string of departures, including Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, reduced squad depth and quality at a critical point in the season.

Injury Ended Any Prospect of a Summer Sale

Onana had been widely regarded as one of Villa’s most transferable assets heading into the summer. After joining from Everton in 2024, the 51-cap international established himself as a key figure at Villa Park before suffering a cruciate ligament tear during the World Cup. That injury effectively ended his season and removed him from the market entirely.

Manchester United were among the clubs linked with a move for the midfielder before the knee injury surfaced. With a transfer off the table, Villa moved to secure his future rather than allow his contract to drift toward expiry.

Contract Extended to 2031

The new agreement extends Onana’s previous terms by two seasons, keeping him at the club until 2031. A pay rise is expected as part of the deal despite the ongoing injury layoff, reflecting the club’s confidence in his long-term contribution.

Villa did bring in Leon Goretzka as cover given that Onana is unlikely to feature this season. The contract renewal removes the uncertainty that would have surrounded the midfielder in 2027 and 2028, giving both club and player a stable platform from which to manage his recovery and return. Stay with TipsGG for continued coverage of Villa’s squad developments.