McGinn signs long-term Aston Villa extension

Football
8 Aug 2019 • 7:28 PM MYT
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Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has signed a five-year deal with the club.

The Scotland international was named as Villa's Fans' Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season after an excellent 2018/19 campaign.

CEO Christian Purslow said: "We are delighted to secure John's services for the long term at Aston Villa.

"He is the type of player Dean Smith and our ownership group want to build our Club around: young, determined, athletic, technically-gifted and passionate about winning."

McGinn added: "I have loved every minute of my time at Aston Villa and I am delighted to commit myself to the Club for the long term."