There appears to be a good reason as to why Aston Villa have not had too many new signings so far. Their focus has instead been on re-signing those already on the squad.
Early on Thursday, news from The Athletics' Jacob Tanswell shared that Boubacar Kamara extended his stay at Villa. The deal in question is for five years and will keep the Frenchman through the 2029-2030 season.
Being able to secure the services of the midfield will prove to be a critical component to the team moving forward. It is a negotiation that many expected to ultimately end up working itself out.
With Kamara set to play at Villa for the foreseeable future and beyond, one of the key players in an important area of the pitch will continue to make his presence known.
For Villa, the midfield that also boasts Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana, knowing that Kamara will remain a part of the plans of the club comes as something of a comfort. Kamara is someone who would be highly welcomed at any side. Naturally, there were some links for the player to other destinations.
Of great benefit for Aston Villa
At 25, the France international is slated to perform in B6 throughout the prime of his career. This is something that all parties have been actively anticipating and working toward. Keeping the Frenchman at Villa is something that will further allow the team to remain solidified and continue to build on the current progress.
A lot of clubs look for quality midfielders to control the center of the pitch. Knowing now that Villa have three elite talents to choose from is a complete luxury that is the envy of others. Unai Emery being able to forge his style and system around players in the middle such as Kamara, with this level of security, is only going to help Villa moving forward.