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WHY JOHN MCGINN’S NEW DEAL IS KEY FOR ASTON VILLA’S FUTURE

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has signed a new contract until 2028. The fan favourite, a key part of Villa's rise from the Championship to the Champions League, has extended his stay at Villa Park.

Why John McGinn’s New Deal Is Key for Aston Villa’s Future
John McGinn has signed a new contract - Photo Credit: Getty Images

John McGinn, the captain and midfielder for Aston Villa, has signed a new deal with the team that will keep him at Villa Park until 2028.

The announcement was revealed by Aston Villa's official statement on Wednesday afternoon. The Scotland international will remain with the Premier League team after being instrumental in the club's ascent.

Then, under Steve Bruce's leadership, Championship Villa paid £2.8 million to buy McGinn from Hibernian of the Scottish Premier League in 2018. Since then, the aggressive midfielder has made more than 300 appearances for Villa.

Captain McGinn has been a constant fixture in the Villa midfield since coming from Scotland, and he is expected to stay there.

Given that McGinn was instrumental in Villa's ascent from the Championship to Champions League status last season, the club's supporters will be thrilled to see the 31-year-old prolong his stay.

Except for the current campaign, the Scotsman has made at least 30 appearances overall in all competitions in each of his campaigns wearing an Aston Villa jersey.

After winning the Supporters' Player of the 2018–19 season award during his first season at Villa, McGinn went on to score the game-winning goal in the Championship play-off final victory over Derby County, which sent his team back to the top flight, and their first Premier League goal a few months later.

Before the 2022–2023 season, former Villa manager Steven Gerrard elevated the Scotsman to captain after McGinn demonstrated his abilities as a leader and football player in the Premier League.

Villa's foray into European football, managed by Unai Emery, has seen McGinn continue to shine with strong performances and spectacular goals, such as his incredible long-range goal in last season's 3-2 Champions League victory over eventual winners PSG, which was unsurprisingly chosen as the team's goal of the season.

Prior to Villa acquiring McGinn, Hibernian turned down several approaches from SPL powerhouse Celtic in 2018. The Scotsman's former Hibs manager was proven correct after the midfielder's triumph in English football.

Following Aston Villa's victory, McGinn's former boss proved correct.


McGinn's former head coach, Alan Stubbs, told BBC Sport that he would be a "great success" at Villa after the Birmingham team bought him during the 2018 summer transfer window.

"I believe he is a great deal because he has all the qualities needed to succeed at Aston Villa.

"He has every quality needed to succeed at Aston Villa, including the ability to use his body, his backside, and his legs, which are extremely strong.

"When travelling to England and facing numerous large, physically strong players, you need that dynamic."

Stubbs' forecast about the Scotsman has come true, as McGinn has gone on to score 33 goals and record 41 assists in 301 games for Villa. The Villains' signing of the Scotsman for just under £3 million has turned out to be a remarkable commercial decision.

THOMAS FRANK APPROVES "RECORD-BREAKING" BID FOR LEICESTER WONDERKID JEREMY MONGA THIS WINTER.

Tottenham Hotspur launches an aggressive bid for Leicester’s Jeremy Monga as Thomas Frank seeks a long-term star.

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Spurs move to sign Jeremy Monga as Johnson replacement.

Graeme Bailey recently reported that Tottenham Hotspur is watching Leicester City's young player, Jeremy Monga. Word is, Spurs will have to compete with Manchester United and Manchester City to get the English kid next year.

Monga's Been Doing Great in English Football

Monga's performances on the left for Leicester have really stood out this season. The 16-year-old has been playing really well in attack. So far, he's scored one goal and made one assist in 13 games for the Foxes in all competitions this season.

The English kid has looked great at times in the opponent's half. He takes about one shot per game in La Liga. Almost half of his shots are on target. Monga passes the ball well from the sides, completing about 76% of his passes in the Spanish league (stats from fbref.com).

Right now, Monga is one of the best young wingers in English football. So, it makes sense that Spurs are one of the teams hoping to sign him next year.

Tottenham Hotspur Is Watching Monga: Could He Be a Star Later On?

Monga is good at finding space to take shots. He can make key passes around the opponent's box and is a good dribbler.

The English talent can also score and set up important goals for his team. Monga mainly plays on the left wing but can also play on the right or as a number ten if needed. He already knows the Premier League well, so he should fit in at Tottenham pretty quickly.

Monga would definitely make Thomas Frank's attack better in the future. He's good enough to compete for a starting spot at the North London club soon.

At 16, Monga could become a big star in English football. He's definitely someone to watch, so Spurs should try to sign him in 2026.

REVEALED: WHY ASTON VILLA’S "PERFECT TEN" HOME RUN MAKES THEM LEGITIMATE TITLE FAVORITES

Unai Emery makes history: Aston Villa moves within 3 points of Arsenal after Morgan Rogers destroys United at Villa Park.

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Unai Emery equals historic 10-win record

Morgan Rogers was on fire, scoring two sweet goals as Aston Villa cemented their spot in third place, beating Manchester United 2-1.

Rogers curved in a beautiful shot just before halftime, putting Villa ahead. Not long after, Matheus Cunha levelled the score.

But Villa's main guy came through again, regaining the lead with another terrific goal just before the hour mark.

This win keeps them in the running as surprise challengers for the Premier League title. They're only three points behind Arsenal, who are currently leading.

Plus, Villa is seven points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool, who are in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

It was also Villa's tenth straight home win in all competitions, a historic achievement led by head coach Emery.

Aston Villa's Perfect Ten:

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United - Premier League - December 21

Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal - Premier League - December 6

Aston Villa 3-0 Wolves - Premier League - November 30

Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys—Europa League—November 27

Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth - Premier League - November 9

Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv - Europa League - November 6

Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City - Europa League - October 26

Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley - Premier League - October 5

Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham - Premier League - September 28

Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna - Europa League - September 25

Villa had a great run of ten home wins in a row under the Spaniard from March to September 2023.

Emery is now only the second manager in Villa's history to have two separate streaks of ten home wins.

He joins George Ramsay, who had five different streaks like this between 1888 and 1905.

Rogers was definitely the man of the match, scoring his sixth and seventh goals of the season during this tenth straight victory.

The former Manchester City academy player gave United's defence lots of trouble throughout the game.

If he keeps going like this, Thomas Tuchel will probably pick him for the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

But winning with Villa is his main focus as they keep fighting Arsenal and City for the title.

Can Villa Actually Win It All?

Villa didn't seem to be doing so well at the beginning of the season, not winning any of their first six matches in all competitions.

They only scored one goal in their first five league matches, but things have really changed since then.

Now in third place, Villa has a good chance to upset everyone and be a serious contender for the Premier League title.

Emery's team has already beaten title rivals Arsenal and City, but they still have to play at Arsenal and City's grounds.

They're going to Arsenal on December 30, three days after playing Chelsea away from home.

Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are their first two opponents in 2026, followed by an FA Cup game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Villa will also play their final two Europa League league phase matches in January as they try to do well in every competition this season.

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