Aston Villa: Youri Tielemans’ contract examined after superb injury return
Aston Villa continue to rely on the brilliance of Youri Tielemans in the heart of midfield.
The Belgium international had a shaky start to life in B6, but has proven to be one of the biggest bargains in recent memory.
A free transfer from Leicester City, the 28-year-old has become an integral cog in the claret and blue machine under Unai Emery.
His absence early on in 2026 was certainly felt as the Villans missed his presence and creativity in the middle of the park.
Tielemans is yet to pen a new deal with Villa as we now assess what we know about his current contract in the Midlands.
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What is Youri Tielemans’ contract situation at Aston Villa?
There is no doubt that the midfielder seriously struggled in the early stages of his B6 career, but he has turned things around.
He is arguably the Villans’ most important player alongside Boubacar Kamara and continues to be a regular in claret and blue.
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 2025-26 | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 5 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 3 | 7 |
That will make every supporter in B6 dream of the day he agrees to fresh terms to seal his future for the long term.
Right now, Tielemans is under contract until the summer of 2028, having agreed a five-year deal when he signed on a free transfer from Leicester City.
That move came with a reported weekly wage in the region of £150,000, which equates to a salary of around £7.8million.
It’s fair to say he has been worth every penny of that since moving to the Midlands and has continued to shine under Emery’s tutelage.
Tielemans has recently returned from injury for Villa, a development that could pave the way for a new deal in the coming months.
When could Tielemans sign a new deal at Villa Park?
The Villans haven’t been shy in handing out fresh deals for their best players over the years, and the Belgian is certainly one of those.
Star names like Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Ezri Konsa have penned new terms recently, and Tielemans could be the next.
He will have three years remaining on his deal when the summer window opens, but added security may be wanted in B6.
The time remaining on his current deal may give Villa some leeway to delay those talks by another year, but tying Tielemans down is on the shortlist.
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