Two anticipated transactions concerning the futures of Aston Villa’s highly sought-after youngsters, Carney Chukwuemeka and Cameron Archer, have not yet come to pass.
Hot prospect Carney Chukwuemeka turned eighteen a fortnight ago.
It was highly anticipated that the midfield player would sign a new, long-term contract at Villa Park to prolong his current agreement, which runs out in 2023.
Twelve months ago, Chukwuemeka signed professional contracts, which were three years long, the longest any youth team graduate could sign.
Before turning eighteen, academy players can only sign one-, two-, or three-year contracts. For instance, when he was eighteen, Kaine Kesler inked an extraordinary five-year contract extension in the summer.
Before turning eighteen, academy players can only sign one-, two-, or three-year contracts. For instance, when he was eighteen, Kaine Kesler inked an extraordinary five-year contract extension in the summer.
Chukwuemeka, on the other hand, has not committed to his future at Villa Park and has not yet signed such agreements with his representatives.
The England under-19 player was elevated to the first team by head coach Smith the previous season, and he made his Premier League debut at Tottenham with close buddy Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
Not long after turning 19, Philogene-Bidace, who was perhaps Villa’s best preseason player, inked a three-year contract extension in March of last year.
Regarding Chukwuemeka, big-time European teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich had previously been keeping an eye on the midfield player. Smith was eager to remind reporters that Chukwuemeka has a bright future in B6.
Smith remarked, “He has a pathway at the football club.” At the football club, he has a plan. He’s performing admirably.”
In the meantime, Chukwuemeka’s contract position was questioned by BirminghamLive, who wanted to know if Smith would sign a new agreement following his Premier League debut against Brentford earlier this season.
