Aston Villa extend Victor Lindelof's contract until 2028

Aston Villa have extended Victor Lindelof's contract by one year, keeping the Sweden defender at the club until the summer of 2028, ANTARA News reported, citing the club's official website. The club announced on Tuesday, November 10, that it had activated the extension option in a deal that had been due to run until 2027.

Lindelof, 32, joined Aston Villa in 2025 and has made 43 appearances in all competitions. In his first season he helped Villa win the 2025/2026 Europa League, beating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Istanbul. In 2026/2027 he has not missed a minute of Villa's Premier League or Champions League matches, the report said.

"Of course I'm very happy. I've really enjoyed my time here since I first signed, and extending it feels amazing. I'm very happy here," Lindelof said, according to the report. He said manager Unai Emery was one reason he felt comfortable staying, describing the Spaniard as demanding and able to bring out the best in players.

Lindelof also said he tries to help Villa's younger players by sharing his experience. The report did not state financial terms or whether the extension was a club option or a mutual agreement beyond saying the option was activated.