Aston Villa goalkeeper Philip Marshall. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Aston Villa have reportedly reached an agreement to extend goalkeeper Philipp Marshall's contract.
Marshall is a product of Aston Villa's youth system, but so far, he has made just one first-team appearance in the 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Conference League last season.
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The 21-year-old – who qualifies for England and Poland – has found games easier to come on loan and this season has made 25 appearances in all competitions for Crewe Alexandra in League Two.
Marshall kept nine clean sheets during that spell, conceding 25 goals and helping Crewe finish fourth in the table, which is good in the promotion mix.
Philip Marshall signs a new contract with Aston Villa
The goalkeeper's current deal at Villa Park was only due to expire in the summer of 2027, but according to… Give me a sportThe club has already taken a step to tie him to a new contract, on terms agreed upon by both parties.
Although Aston Villa Being well equipped in goal, they are thought to still rate Marshall highly – as stated by former MK Dons manager Mike Williamson, who worked with him during his loan spell there last season.
Explaining some errors of Marshall (trans Birmingham Mail): “I know what he has, and the most important thing is his character and character. He's incredibly highly rated at Aston Villa, he's a young goalkeeper.
“I think we all know his lineage, but everyone will make mistakes, including me. You can see in his calmness, his character and his quality that he has done an incredibly good job.
Aston Villa occupies sixth place in the English Premier League standings, only three points behind the Champions League qualifying positions.
Next up for Unai Emery's side is a trip to Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
