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Emiliano Buendia’s recent Aston Villa performances could see him rewarded with a new contract with his current deal set to expire end of next season.
Over the summer, sources told Football Insider that Buendia could leave Aston Villa after he became surplus to requirements under Unai Emery.
It looked probable that Aston Villa would sell Buendia for PSR reasons as they desperately look to raise funds for new additions in the upcoming transfer windows after a relatively quiet summer.
Yet, his resurgence in form could see Aston Villa make a U-turn on selling Buendia with contract talks possibly in the offing and an extension to his deal expiring in 18 months.
Buendia shines against Bournemouth as Unai Emery relishes his turnaround in form
The Argentine was rewarded for his recent excellent form with another start against Bournemouth on 9 November.
The Villains were locked in a tense affair, yet ultimately prevailed as 4-0 victors to delight the home crowd.
Buendia was on the scoresheet as well, taking three shots and converting one thanks to a superb free-kick goal that stunned Djordje Petrovic.
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The 28-year-old’s heat map, courtesy of Football Insider’s data partnership with Opta, also backed up his explosive movement to test the Cherries backline.
The ex-Bayer Leverkusen winger frequently drove at right-back Alex Jimenez, pushing him deeper and deeper into the 18-yard box.
Moreover, from a creative perspective, the former Norwich City man was central to Villa‘s attacking play, delivering two key passes and creating one big chance.
Buendia’s consistency to lead to new contract and shot at returning to Argentina fold
On top of the increased prospect of being offered a new deal to stay at Villa Park if he maintains his current good form, Buendia will also be eyeing up a return to the Argentina squad.
The number 10 last featured for the Albiceleste against Colombia back on 1 February 2022 and, more recently, was also an unused substitute on 6 June.
Given Lionel Messi is slowly edging towards retirement, a chasm will open up in the Argentine fold and Villa’s man will be looking to fill it.
Indeed, he may not be a first name on the team sheet for Lionel Scaloni, but at least making the squad again would be an honour and testament to the winger’s hard work.
Moreover, with the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, the former Canary will be keen to ramp up his displays under Emery to impress his national team boss.
