Aston Villa are preparing to offer Lamare Bogarde a new contract, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, with the club keen to retain the 22-year-old midfielder.
The Netherlands international could receive an improved deal in the near future as Aston Villa consider extending his current agreement. Bogarde’s existing contract with the Birmingham club runs until the middle of 2028, meaning there is already significant time remaining on his present terms.
However, Aston Villa are understood to be planning a fresh offer for the midfielder. The proposal would underline the club’s intention to keep Bogarde at Villa Park and continue his development within the squad.
Aston Villa previously rejected approaches from Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion for Bogarde. The club made that decision because head coach Unai Emery wanted the player to remain in Birmingham.
Bogarde has featured twice for Aston Villa this season. He has not recorded a goal or an assist in either appearance, but his involvement has come as the club assesses his role during the early part of the campaign.
The midfielder’s current deal remains valid until mid-2028, but Aston Villa’s reported plans suggest they do not want to wait until the final stages of that contract before addressing his future. Instead, the club are preparing to present Bogarde with new terms despite his existing agreement having several years left to run.
Romano’s information indicates that the proposed extension is linked to Aston Villa’s decision to retain Bogarde when interest came from Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. Emery’s preference was for the player to stay, and the club subsequently turned down the opportunity to sell him.
Bogarde is now in contention for further involvement after making two appearances in the new season. Those matches have not produced any direct attacking contribution so far, although Aston Villa’s reported willingness to discuss a new contract points to the value they place on keeping him at the club.
No details of the possible offer, including its length or financial terms, have been disclosed. The only confirmed contract information is that Bogarde is currently tied to Aston Villa until the middle of 2028.
The potential renewal would represent another step in the club’s efforts to secure the midfielder’s future after deciding against his sale. For now, Bogarde remains an Aston Villa player, with the club reportedly preparing an offer intended to extend his stay beyond his current commitment.
Fabrizio Romano is the source of the information about Aston Villa’s plans. The report does not state when formal negotiations will begin, but it says the 22-year-old could receive a new contract offer in the near future.