- Aston Villa extend winger Jaden Philogene on a five-year deal from Hull
- The 22-year-old returns 12 months after leaving the club to join the Championship side.
- Philogene scored 12 goals in 32 appearances for the Tigers last season.
Aston Villa have re-signed winger Jaden Philogene on a five-year contract, 12 months after he left the club to join Hull.
The 22-year-old Villa academy graduate spent time on loan at Cardiff and Stoke before moving to the MKM Stadium in the summer of 2023, making 32 appearances in the Championship and scoring 12 goals, including a stunning ‘Rabona’ finish against Rotherham in February.
Ipswich had reportedly agreed an £18million deal to sign Philogene last week, but a clause in the original sale to Hull gave Villa the right to match any offer, and the player chose to return to his former club rather than move to the newly promoted side.
He previously made three Premier League appearances for Villa and was part of the group that travelled for a pre-season tour of the United States in 2023.
“It’s an amazing feeling, it’s like I’m back home,” Philogene told the club’s website. “Unai (Emery) spoke to me face to face and we had a really good conversation about my playing time.
Aston Villa have re-signed Jaden Philogene from Hull City a year after selling the winger
The 22-year-old Villa academy graduate signed a five-year contract with the club upon his return.
Philogene scored 12 goals in 32 games for the Tigers in the Championship last season.
“He said I did well when I was here in pre-season last year and I’ll get opportunities this time. It also depends on me and how I play.”
Adam Armstrong has signed a new three-year contract with Southampton, the club have confirmed.
The striker joined the south coast from Blackburn in 2021 and has made 119 appearances for the Saints, scoring 29 goals.
Southampton striker Adam Armstrong has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
Last season, Armstrong scored 24 goals and 13 assists as he sent Southampton back to the Premier League after scoring the only goal of the game to beat Leeds in the play-off final.
Speaking to the club’s website, Armstrong spoke of his new contract: “It’s amazing. Coming off last season, having that excitement, going back to pre-season and starting again brings back memories, so I’m delighted.”
“I’m really looking forward to returning to the Premier League, the best league in the world. I just have to enjoy it and hopefully move on.”
