Aston Villa: Victor Lindelof’s contract examined after shrewd free transfer
Aston Villa have certainly gotten their money’s worth out of Victor Lindelof this season.
The Sweden international signed for the Villans on a free transfer just hours before the summer window slammed shut.
His move flew under the radar somewhat after Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott both followed him through the door at Bodymoor Heath.
The defender has arguably been the best signing of the three on deadline day, despite being a bit-part player for the most part in B6.
Lindelof continues to be rated highly by the Villa faithful, as we now assess what we know about his contract in the Midlands.
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What is Victor Lindelof’s contract situation at Aston Villa?
The former Manchester United man certainly wasn’t a glamorous signing, but his experience has certainly played a part in this campaign.
He was a regular during the superb winning run earlier in the season that helped the Villans up to third in the Premier League.
| Stat (Premier League 25-26) | Victor Lindelof |
| Appearances | 12 |
| Starts | 6 |
| Duels won | 12 |
| Defensive contributions | 36 |
| Clean sheets | 1 |
Since the return of Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres, he has struggled to get back into the starting XI, but there have been calls for him to reclaim his place.
There will likely be chances between now and the end of the campaign, especially with his contract running until the summer of 2027.
He is reportedly on a weekly wage of £120,000, a fee that equates to a yearly salary in the region of £6.2million in claret and blue.
Lindelof has been excellent for Villa when called upon, but may grow frustrated with his lack of minutes as time goes on.
Could Lindelof leave Aston Villa?
Lindelof Nation is a real thing in B6, as many supporters feel he has been better than both Mings and Torres this season.
It feels like he’s been around forever, but at just 31, he has plenty of time left in his career to go and secure more minutes.
His chances at Villa Park have been limited, but somewhere else may provide him with more opportunities to start.
It will depend on where he sees his career going and whether he wants to be a first-teamer or a squad player, as he is now.
The decision will likely be down to Lindelof in the near future, but losing him would likely be seen as a blow for the Villans.
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