EPL: Jhon Durán Signs Contract Extension with Aston Villa

Aston Villa have announced that striker Jhon Durán has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until 2030.

The 20-year-old forward has shown remarkable form at the beginning of this season, scoring six goals, including a vital winner on Wednesday that propelled Villa to a memorable victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

“Aston Villa are delighted to announce that Jhon Durán has signed a new contract with the club until 2030. The 20-year-old has been in sparkling form at the start of this season, scoring six times, including the only goal on Wednesday night which sealed a famous win over German giants Bayern Munich in the Champions League,” the club said in a statement on Monday via its website.

Durán’s standout performances have also included crucial goals in Premier League matches against West Ham, Leicester City, and Everton, the latter of which showcased a stunning long-range strike.

The Colombian international joined Aston Villa in January 2023 from MLS club Chicago Fire and has swiftly become an integral part of the squad.

Durán has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable talents, with manager Unai Emery predicting that the Colombian forward could become a £100 million star.

Durán has scored eight Premier League goals as a substitute, including a stunning 30-yard winner against Everton earlier last month.

This summer, over 30 clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, West Ham, AC Milan, and Sporting, showed interest in Durán, but Emery was determined to retain the 19-year-old.

Durán’s journey from Medellín, Colombia, to the Premier League has been remarkable.

Discovered by Chicago Fire’s technical director, Sebastian Pelzer, in 2020, Durán quickly gained attention for his physicality and blistering pace, leading to a move to Major League Soccer for $2 million.