Colombian Wonderkid Jhon Duran Signs Contract Extension with Aston Villa Through 2030

Aston Villa has secured the future of young talent Jhon Duran by signing him on a new long-term contract, the club revealed on Monday. The 20-year-old, who was linked with a move to West Ham earlier in the transfer window, has committed his future to Villa Park until 2030. Duran has been in sensational form this season, netting six goals including a crucial winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week. Despite limited starting opportunities, Duran has proven himself as a key player for the team.

The Colombia international joined Villa in January 2023 from MLS side Chicago Fire, scoring five goals in 23 Premier League appearances last season, most as a substitute.

Following last week's win against Bayern, Villa boss Unai Emery said the player's potential was "huge".

"Sometimes he has been impatient and I need to speak to him as a person and connect to him as a person," he said.

"As well as a player to try to let him play, putting him on the field because his talent is there and the capacity to help us."

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Villa are fifth in the Premier League table after seven games, four points behind leaders Liverpool.

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