Aston Villa have announced that experienced international defender Victor Lindelof has had his contract extended until 2028.
The Sweden international, who's contract was due to expire at the end of the current season, had a clause in his existing deal allowing Aston Villa to extend it by a further year.
That option has been taken up by the Premier League outfit, meaning that Lindelof's contract will now expire at the end of the 2027/28 campaign.
At 32-years-old, Lindelof is currently one of the club's most experienced players, alongside long-serving players John McGinn, Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley.
Since joining the Villans on a free transfer from Manchester United on deadline day in the summer of 2025, Lindelof has established himself as a key player for Unai Emery.
Possessing leadership, experience and vast versatility, Lindelof has featured at centre back, left back, right back and in defensive midfield for Aston Villa in his 43 matches in the West Midlands.
He made 28 appearances across all competitions last season, but shot to prominence and fan favourite status through a stint in defensive midfield at the back end of the season, which included both legs of their 4-1 Europa League semi final win against Nottingham Forest and the 3-0 win over Freiburg in the final - playing a pivotal role in both.
Following the exit of the talismanic Ezri Konsa in the summer, Emery has leaned on the 84-cap Swede to fill the void left by the now-Arsenal defender, with Lindelof starting all 10 of Aston Villa's Premier League games this term.
He has also featured in all four of Villa's UEFA Champions League matches this campaign, as they sit sixth in the standings at the half-way point of the league phase.
Such has been his strong early season form, Lindelof is currently keeping £25m summer signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis out of the team, with the Englishman starting just three times since making the move from Southampton this summer.
With a number of Villa's more experienced stars approaching the end of their current contracts, Emery will be pleased to secure the services of one of his key defenders.
