Aston Villa has decided to extend the contract of Swedish national team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf by at least one year, Aftonbladet reported. The 32-year-old defender, who joined the club following eight seasons at Manchester United, is on course to remain at Villa Park until at least the summer of 2028.

Nilsson Lindelöf arrived in Aston Villa roughly a year ago and immediately integrated into the squad. During his debut campaign, he started in the final of the Europa League, where Unai Emery’s side secured a 3–0 victory over SC Freiburg to claim the trophy.

Contract Terms and English Sources Point to 2028 Stay

Although Nilsson Lindelöf’s current contract runs out at the end of the season, multiple independent English sources told Aftonbladet that the club has already informed the player of its intention to trigger an extension of at least one additional year. Outlets including Sportbladet noted that while previous reporting from The Athletic indicated interest earlier in October, club officials have decided to keep the veteran defender.

The updated agreement is expected to be finalized shortly, though an official announcement from the club may take some time. The extension bridges his stay through the 2027–28 domestic season, carrying significant implications for both his club career in the Premier League and his international duties with Sweden.

Nilsson Lindelöf Extends Aston Villa Contract Until 2028

The extension follows an uninterrupted run in the starting lineup. Nilsson Lindelöf has started all eight of Aston Villa’s opening fixtures in the Premier League this season. His reliability at the club level mirrors his status with the national team, where he captained Sweden through qualification and started every match during the World Cup tournament last summer.

According to reports, securing his club future until the summer of 2028 strongly suggests that the central defender will also prolong his international career with Blågult, putting him in position to feature at the 2028 European Championship hosted in the United Kingdom.

Timeline of the Decision

The timeline of Nilsson Lindelöf’s tenure in Birmingham highlights a swift rise in stature under Emery:

• Summer 2025: Contract with Manchester United expires; signs with Aston Villa ahead of the new season.
• May 2026: Starts in the Europa League final as Aston Villa defeats SC Freiburg 3–0.
• Summer 2026: Starts all matches for Sweden during the World Cup finals.
• October 2026: English sources report club intentions to extend his expiring deal, with The Athletic and Aftonbladet confirming the decision to offer at least a one-year extension.
• Summer 2028 (Projected): Expiration of the newly negotiated extension timeline, aligning with the UEFA European Championship in the UK.

Neither Aston Villa nor club representatives have released a formal statement regarding the exact signing date of the new paperwork, leaving the exact timing of the official club announcement unconfirmed.