John McGinn signs new five year deal for Aston Villa

Former Hibs’ midfielder ‘Super’ John McGinn has signed a fresh five-year contract for Aston Villa ahead of Saturday’s Premier League opener at Tottenham ending speculation about a big money move to Manchester United.

McGinn scored and was man of the match in May’s 2-1 Sky Bet
Championship play-off final victory over Derby which ended Villa’s three-year
top-flight exile.

He scored seven goals in all competitions and made 44
appearances after signing from Hibs for £2.75million.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith said: “He has been very
important for the club over the last season, integral to us getting promoted
last season.

“He won Player of the Year, Supporters’ Player of the Year
and Players’ Player of the Year. He merited that contract and we want to keep
the best players at Aston Villa.

“He is one of them, along with Jack Grealish who has a
long-term contract.

“John, I feel, we can develop further and he is really
looking forward to the season. He has earned it.”

McGinn added: “I have loved every minute of my time at Aston
Villa and I am delighted to commit myself to the club for the long term.”