Aston Villa is saying goodbye to twelve young players as their contracts expire on June 30. Eight academy graduates are moving on, with clubs able to sign them on a free transfer, while four scholars have been released.

What happened?

Ronnie Hollingshead, a goalkeeper, has signed with National League North outfit Kings Lynn Town, managed by former Birmingham City defender Paul Caddis. Midfielder Ewan Simpson has joined Airdrieonians.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

The departures are part of Aston Villa's housekeeping, with the club not losing any of Unai Emery's senior professionals for nothing. The players leaving are: | Player | Status | | --- | --- | | I-Lani Edwards | Free transfer | | Ronnie Hollingshead | Free transfer | | Thierry Alfred | Free transfer | | Farai Katsukunya | Free transfer | | Max Matthew Lott | Free transfer | | Calum Francis Moreland | Free transfer | | Charlie James Pavey | Free transfer | | Ewan Mark Simpson | Free transfer | | Kerr David Smith | Free transfer | | Elijah Brandon Briscoe | Released | | Jacob Raymond Green | Released | | Cole Paul Ramsey Junior | Released | | John Wilson | Released |

What comes next?

As Aston Villa looks to the future, the club is currently sitting 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. The team has scored 56 goals and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +7. Aston Villa is 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Manchester City on May 24, 2026. The team is on a 5-game winning run, with their recent form being WWWW, here is a summary of their last 5 games: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-05-24 | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa | | 2026-05-17 | Aston Villa 2-0 Liverpool | | 2026-05-10 | Aston Villa 3-1 Chelsea | | 2026-05-03 | Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham | | 2026-04-26 | Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester United | The club's focus will now be on the upcoming season and potential transfers to strengthen the squad.