Emi Buendia has signed a new contract with Aston Villa, extending his stay at the Premier League club until June 2029. The two-year extension secures the future of a key player who has started every league match this season for a side that sits 12th in the Premier League on 8 points after 7 games.
Negotiations progressed positively and the agreement is now complete. The 29-year-old's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the current campaign. His new terms represent a significant show of faith from the club following his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for the entire 2023-24 season.
Injury recovery and recent impact
Buendia has returned to full fitness and has been a consistent presence in Unai Emery's side. He started in Saturday's 1-0 win at Newcastle, a result that extended Villa's winning run to two games and lifted them to 12th in the Premier League with eight points from seven matches. His comeback has been a boost for a squad enjoying a strong run of form, with four wins and a draw from their last five outings across all competitions. This recent form, which includes a 6-0 victory over Fenerbahçe and a 3-2 win at Tottenham, has seen the team score seven goals while conceding eleven in the league so far.
The Argentine playmaker scored a memorable goal in Villa's Europa League final victory over Freiburg in May 2025, a contribution that cemented his place in club folklore. He also produced a stunning strike in the 3-2 league win over Tottenham earlier this season, underlining his importance to the attacking unit. This season, Buendia has contributed 2 goals and 4 assists in his 7 Premier League appearances, averaging a goal involvement every 105 minutes.
The team now prepares to host league leaders Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday 24 October. Securing Buendia's services provides stability and quality as Emery's side looks to climb the standings from their current mid-table position, a task that involves closing a 13-point gap to the summit. The club is currently just 4 points off the top six.
This story first appeared at The Athletic
