Victor Lindelof contract extended to 2028 after Aston Villa trigger option

Aston Villa have extended Victor Lindelof’s contract until 2028 after exercising a one-year option in the defender’s existing deal.

The 32-year-old joined on a free transfer from Manchester United in 2025 and has become a regular under Unai Emery, playing every minute of Villa’s Premier League and Champions League campaigns so far this season.

The extension secures the Sweden captain’s future beyond next summer, when his original two-year agreement was due to expire.

Victor Lindelof contract: Villa activate extra year

Villa confirmed the extension on Tuesday, with Lindelof approaching 50 appearances for the club.

His original agreement included the option of a further 12 months. Villa have now taken that up following a successful first season and an increased role in Emery’s side.

Lindelof helped Villa win the Europa League last term, featuring in the 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Istanbul final.

Lindelof explains ‘easy decision’ to stay

The defender says regular football and his enjoyment of life at Villa made extending his stay straightforward.

“To be honest, it was quite an easy decision, and I am also super happy to extend my stay here, really pleased,” he said in comments reported by Birmingham Live.

“I’m really enjoying my football here, and I feel like it’s the right place for me to be.”

He also pointed to the benefit of playing consistently.

“My body feels good. I feel I’m in good shape. And I’m playing a lot of matches, and that helps as well with the rhythm of the game and everything.”

How Lindelof’s role has grown under Emery

Lindelof made 28 appearances in all competitions during his first Villa season, including 17 in the Premier League.

His involvement has increased following Ezri Konsa’s summer departure for Arsenal. He has started all 10 league matches and all four Champions League fixtures this term, with Villa confirming he has not missed a minute in either competition.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis arrived during the summer, but Lindelof’s experience has remained important while the younger defender settles in.

Lindelof says he is happy to help his team-mate adapt.

“He’s a great player, and I think he also, ever since he signed, has trained fantastically,” he said. “If I can be of any help, then I am just happy to be that.”

His versatility has also given Emery options. Alongside appearances on either side of central defence, Lindelof has been used at right-back and in midfield.

Europa League success marked a new chapter

Lindelof’s first season brought a European trophy after eight years at Manchester United.

Reflecting on the final, he said: “I failed a few times before, but, you know, I finally, finally won it and that was an amazing feeling.”

“I had my family and friends there as well, which made it even more special.”

The contract extension follows that trophy-winning campaign and a start to this season in which he has become one of Emery’s most frequently used players.