Aston Villa confirm second contract extension as defender signs new deal
A statement from Villa on Wednesday read: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce that Ian Maatsen has signed a new contract with the club.
"The Netherlands international has committed his future to Aston Villa, continuing his journey in claret and blue after recently making his 100th appearance for the club under Unai Emery.
"Since arriving at Villa Park, Maatsen has become an important member of the first-team squad, impressing supporters with his pace, energy and attacking quality down the left flank.
"Still only 24, Maatsen continues to develop as one of the game's brightest talents and has played a key role in Villa's progress both domestically and in Europe."
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Maatsen joined Villa in a £37.5m move from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer of 2024, with his new deal now set to run until 2032. He has scored three times in his 100 appearances for the club.
11 of his outings have come this season, with Maatsen having also struggled with an ankle injury in the early part of the campaign.
Maatsen has played once for the Dutch national team, making his debut in a Nations League showdown with Spain in 2025 and scoring in that game.
Maatsen is just the latest in a long line of Villa stars to have signed a new deal at Villa Park over the last few days, with Victor Lindelof having also extended his stay.
“To be honest, it was quite an easy decision, and I am also super happy to extend my stay here, really pleased,” Lindelof told BirminghamLive.
“I'm really enjoying my football here, and I feel like it's the right place for me to be. Yeah, so, like I say, it's also a no-brainer to sign that contract.
“I think I'm performing well. 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.
"So it's hard to say if I'm playing my best football, but I've had quite a long career. I'm enjoying it and feel like I'm performing quite well on the pitch as well.”
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