Aston Villa has secured a new long-term contract with Jhon Duran, following his impressive start to the season, as the club announced on Monday. The 20-year-old striker reportedly agreed to personal terms with West Ham during the summer transfer window. He has now committed to staying at Villa Park until 2030.
Jhon Duran has been in remarkable form this season. He scored six goals despite starting only once across all competitions. One of his standout performances came last week.
Interestingly, this was where he netted the decisive goal in Villa’s 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. His ability to significantly impact with limited game time has not gone unnoticed.
The Colombian international joined Aston Villa in January 2023 after a successful stint with MLS club Chicago Fire. In his debut Premier League season, he scored five goals in 23 appearances. Furthermore, most of the goals were from the bench. His adaptability and knack for finding the back of the net quickly earned him recognition as a rising talent.
Villa manager Unai Emery has been vocal about believing in Duran’s abilities. After the win against Bayern, Emery expressed his confidence in the young forward’s future. He described his potential as “huge.”
“Sometimes he has been impatient and I need to speak to him as a person and connect to him as a person,” he said.
“As well as a player to try to let him play, putting him on the field because his talent is there and the capacity to help us.”
Duran’s skill set, work ethic, and ability to perform in high-pressure moments make him a key asset for the club. Moreover, this stands as they compete on multiple fronts this season.
By securing Duran on a long-term deal, Aston Villa is clearly investing in his development, anticipating that he will play a major role in their future successes. His rapid rise since arriving at Villa Park has turned heads, and fans will be eager to see how he continues to evolve in the coming years.
After seven games, Aston Villa currently hold fifth place in the Premier League table. This is sitting just four points behind the leaders, Liverpool.