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Victor Lindelof lifts lid on ‘easy’ Aston Villa decision, Europa League win and his ambitions

Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof sat down with BirminghamLive's John Townley to discuss his contract extension, Europa League triumph and working with Unai Emery…

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Victor Lindelof called extending his Aston Villa contract through 2028 an easy decision and a no-brainer.
The 32-year-old defender originally joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in the summer of 2025.
Lindelof highlighted winning the Europa League final against Freiburg as a major highlight of his career.

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Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof described his choice to sign a one-year contract extension until 2028 as an easy decision. The 32-year-old Sweden international, who arrived as a free agent in 2025, has become a core starter under manager Unai Emery this season after helping the team secure the Europa League title in Istanbul.

Lindelof reflected on Villa's major summer rebuild following the departures of several key starters, including Ezri Konsa. He praised Emery's tactical structure, praised fellow defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and expressed belief that the club can achieve higher heights in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

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