Aston Villa has announced that club captain John McGinn has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2028. The new deal extends the midfielder's previous contract, which was set to expire in 2027.
Key details of the new contract and player history:
Contract extension: The new deal extends McGinn's previous terms by one year, securing his future at Villa Park for an additional season.
Club captain: The Scotland international was named captain of Aston Villa in July 2022.
Role in club history: Since joining from Hibernian in 2018 for a bargain £2.5m, McGinn has been integral to the club's success, including their rise from the Championship to the Champions League.
Key moment: He scored the decisive winning goal in the 2019 Championship play-off final to help secure promotion back to the Premier League.
Manager's trust: Manager Unai Emery has continued to show his faith in McGinn, who has been vital to the team's performances.
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