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title: "Aston Villa: Fabrizio Romano shares Douglas Luiz contract update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2022-10-15T17:10:29Z"
modified: "2022-10-15T17:10:29Z"
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# Aston Villa: Fabrizio Romano shares Douglas Luiz contract update

**Fabrizio Romano has shared more information on Douglas Luiz’s new [Aston Villa](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/) deal, which runs until 2026.**

### The Lowdown: Luiz signs new deal

On Friday, it was [confirmed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62694441) that Luiz has extended his stay at Villa Park, signing a new long-term contract after months of speculation regarding his future.

Arsenal [tried to sign](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/aston-villa-premier-league-douglas-luiz-transfers-news-updates/) the Brazilian a number of times on deadline day, but to no avail, and with his old deal expiring in 2023, many felt his departure was a given.

Instead, Luiz has committed his future to Villa, in what is undoubtedly a positive piece of news for the club.

### The Latest: Romano provides more info

Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1580919569882918912?s=20&t=WNC3attzB5dF1ws3VH5W2g), Romano explained the length of the deal and revealed that both parties were actually in talks over an extension immediately after the summer window closed:

> “More on Douglas Luiz. Understand new deal with Aston Villa will be valid until June 2026, four year contract.
>
> “Negotiations started right after the end of the market as Arsenal had three bid rejected for Douglas on Deadline Day.”

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### The Verdict: Great news for Gerrard

This is a massive boost for Gerrard and anyone associated with Villa, considering what an influential figure Luiz has been in the middle of the park, being [described](https://thisisfutbol.com/2020/07/blogs/premier-league/aston-villa-gregg-evans-heaps-praise-on-douglas-luiz/) as ‘fantastic’ by journalist Gregg Evans.

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The 24-year-old has appeared in [eight](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/337883/Show/Douglas-Luiz) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) games so far this season, averaging [one tackle](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/337883/Show/Douglas-Luiz) per game, and while his form hasn’t necessarily been at its best, the Villans are stronger when he is involved.

Not only that but if Luiz does demand a move next summer, Villa are now in an extremely strong bargaining position, being able to demand huge money for his services.