There is now optimism that Boubacar Kamara will commit his future to Aston Villa
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Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara(Image: PA)
Securing Boubacar Kamara’s future with a new contract could be Aston Villa’s smartest piece of business this summer.
The club is now increasingly confident that the French midfielder will sign fresh terms, as first reported by The Athletic.
Villa began discussions with Kamara in April, as he approached the final two years of his current deal.
With less than 24 months remaining, the club is determined to secure his long-term future – and that wish could soon be granted.
There are several areas where Villa needs to strengthen this summer following the departures of Axel Disasi, Marcus Rashford, and Marco Asensio, who have returned to their parent clubs.
A significant is still on the cards – possibly involving Emi Martínez or Jacob Ramsey – as the club works to reduce its wage bill in line with an agreement made with UEFA for this summer and next.
Villa’s early focus in the transfer window has been offloading fringe players. Kosta Nedeljković, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, and Enzo Barrenechea have already moved on, with Louie Barry expected to follow shortly.
Emi Buendía, Álex Moreno, and Leander Dendoncker are also available for transfer, while Leon Bailey could depart as well.
Returning to Kamara: tying him down to a new deal would be a major boost heading into the new season and would underscore that Villa’s ambitious project remains firmly on course.
Without Champions League football, Kamara had questioned his future. However, a breakthrough in talks is now expected.
Villa will have two routes back into UEFA’s elite competition next season – through the Premier League or by winning the Europa League.
A huge season awaits for Villa, who need to return to the Champions League to continue to retain their top players and add similar quality in the transfer window.
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