By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is pleased to announce that midfielder Aidan Borland has signed a new long-term contract with the club. 

The 18-year-old Scot arrived at Villa from Celtic in August 2023, signing his first professional deal in April last year having established his place in the club's under-21s side as a 16-year-old. 

After making his first-team debut against Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup in September, the Scotland Under-19 international went on to feature in every Premier League 2 game this season.

He also captained Villa to their fifth FA Youth Cup success this month, and to the UEFA Youth League round of 16 earlier in the season, scoring from the penalty spot at Villa Park in a 3-1 defeat to eventual winners Barcelona. 

Academy Manager Mark Harrison said: "We are delighted to see Aidan sign a new long-term contract. This is well deserved and a recognition of his development since he joined us.

"Aidan is an intelligent central midfield player who is technically proficient and tactically astute. He has been a regular in our under-21s and under-19 UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup teams, captaining on many occasions, which is a reflection of his leadership skills and maturity on and off the pitch. He has also represented Scotland at under-19 international level this season."

Congratulations, Aidan!

Aidan Borland