Aston Villa have announced that Ian Maatsen has signed a new long-term contract, with the club confirming the deal on Wednesday 11 November. The 24-year-old Netherlands international left-back has made more than 100 appearances for Villa since joining from Chelsea in the summer of 2024.
What did Aston Villa announce?
Villa did not publish the length of the new deal. Goal, citing transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, reports that it runs until 2032 and that his previous contract was due to expire in 2030; the club has not confirmed those dates.
In its statement, the club said 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". It added that he recently made his 100th appearance for the club under Unai Emery.
Maatsen has started seven Premier League matches this season, scoring once and providing three assists, according to BBC Sport. While on Chelsea's books, he had loan spells at Charlton Athletic, Coventry City, Burnley and Borussia Dortmund.
The new deal is the latest in our transfers and contracts coverage, and it follows Villa's announcement on 10 November that Victor Lindelöf will stay until 2028, after the club took up an option to extend his contract by a year.
Why did Maatsen commit his future to Villa?
Speaking to the club's website, Maatsen pointed to the direction of the club and to Emery.
"First of all, the way the club is progressing, in a good way," he said. "A big part of this way is the coach, the vision he sees in this club, and everyone around him, and also my teammates."
He described Emery as "really demanding, but he's a very good coach who really gets into the details", adding: "I feel at home here and I can develop here. It motivates me to bring this club to special things with them, and that's the reason I signed the contract."
Maatsen named last season's Europa League final, which Villa won 3-0 against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, and the trophy parade in Birmingham as his favourite memories at the club.
Where do Villa stand?
Villa went into the November international break after a 4-4 draw at Manchester United on 8 November. Last month they beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending City's perfect start to the Premier League season.
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