Aston Villa will aim to tie 25-year-old French utility man Boubacar Kamara to a new long-term contract in the coming weeks.
According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, Boubacar Kamara has convinced Aston Villa to tie him to a new long-term contract. Negotiations over fresh terms have begun between the two parties, with Unai Emery pushing the West Midlands club to keep him for the long haul. The Villans expect the French utility man to commit his future in the coming weeks.
Boubacar Kamara and his Aston Villa journey so far
Boubacar Kamara has made considerable progress since joining Aston Villa in a Bosman move in July 2022 after running down his contract with Marseille. A native of Marseille, the Frenchman spent his formative years with Les Phoceens after joining the Ligue 1 outfit as a six-year-old in 2005.
While the 25-year-old utility man has been an asset for Aston Villa due to his versatility and consistency, untimely injuries have hampered his progress in the last three years. Kamara has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the West Midlands outfit while chipping in with one goal and two assists.
Meanwhile, Kamara’s exploits for Aston Villa have compelled the Premier League club to initiate discussions over a new contract with the French international. The two parties have already opened talks to negotiate improved terms, with Unai Emery pushing the West Midlands outfit to a better deal.
What next?
Boubacar Kamara signed a five-year deal when he joined Aston Villa nearly three years ago. So, the Villans are not in a spot of bother over the former Marseille utility man’s contract situation. However, they usually attempt to secure players’ long-term futures well before they enter the final years of their terms.
So, it is hardly surprising that talks between Aston Villa and Kamara have begun. Emery views the 25-year-old Frenchman as a “crucial player” in his setup at Villa Park. Meanwhile, the Villans expect the former Marseille star to commit his long-term future to the club.
So, it will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can tie Kamara to a new long-term contract. With the French international capable of playing as a centre-back and a holding midfielder, his importance in Emery’s squad will unlikely reduce anytime soon.
