Revealed: Aston Villa make Buendia U-turn as Emery set to get his way
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(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Mon 13 April 2026 20:00, UK Aston Villa are set to sit down and discuss a new contract with midfielder Emiliano Buendia at the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider.The Argentine has enjoyed a resurgence under Unai Emery this term, and the boss has made it clear that he still sees the 29-year-old as a key part of his plans for 2026-27 after previously being willing for him to leave. All parties are happy to extend Buendia’s stay at Villa Park, with sources indicating that the former Norwich man has been totally content with his role within the squad this season.
Aston Villa are keen to strenthen their squad again this summer, but Buendia is still being viewed as a key piece of the puzzle in the second city. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. That has seen Villa firm up their stance even further that Buendia will not leave the club this summer, while they are also keen to ensure they protect themselves against the possibility of losing him for free.
He has worked hard to rebuild Emery’s faith in him, to the point where he is on course to surpass the 45-appearances mark by the end of the campaign.Aston Villa eye sales of ‘five or six’ squad players to raise fundsFormer Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that Villa will resist a sale of Morgan Rogers again this summer, despite the huge boost that it would give them in terms of PSR.The Scottish businessman suggested that the 23-year-old is a player who is capable of taking the club to the next level, and also added that the board are keen to ensure that they do not lose him at all costs. They appear set to try and get creative with their outgoings this summer, and as a result, there could potentially be a mini exodus on the cards at Villa Park. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.