Aston Villa are reportedly set to extend the contract of midfielder Amadou Onana until June 2031, despite the Belgium international facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. According to reports from Sport Witness and the Birmingham Mail, the club has agreed terms on a two-year extension to secure the 24-year-old's long-term future, modifying his previous deal which was scheduled to run until 2029.
Long-term commitment despite major injury blow
The contract agreement comes at a challenging moment for Onana, who suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing for Belgium against the United States during the World Cup on 6 July 2026. Belgian team official Brahim Hacene confirmed the severity of the injury, stating that medical examinations required immediate joint consultation between the national team and Aston Villa to map out his rehabilitation. Onana originally joined Villa from Everton in July 2024 in a £50 million transfer, establishing himself as a vital component in Unai Emery's midfield.
Squad depth adjustments and tactical continuity
Onana's long-term injury forced Aston Villa to adapt quickly in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. The club recruited central midfielders João Gomes and Leon Goretzka to offset his absence and maintain midfield competitiveness for their domestic and European campaigns. Securing Onana until 2031 signals Emery's absolute faith in the player's recovery and long-term value, ensuring that the former Everton midfielder remains central to the club's plans once his rehabilitation is complete. The midfielder will now focus on his recovery process ahead of an anticipated return to action next year.
