Aston Villa have confirmed on their official website that Jacob Ramsey has penned a new, long-term contract to extend his stay at Villa Park. The Villans youngster has put pen to paper on a fresh four-and-a-half-year deal at the West Midlands club (via avfc.co.uk).
Ramsey’s Recent Rise At Villa Park
Ramsey has been a sporadic feature for the West Midlands club this season but has done well to catch the eye with a few impressive displays at the heart of Dean Smith’s midfield. The 19-year-old has participated in 11 matches for the Villans this term, picking up one assist and two yellow cards in multiple competitions.
Most of his appearances in the Premier League have come off the bench which explains why he is averaging 0.6 shots, 0.1 key passes and 0.3 dribbles per game in league football. However, Ramsey has retained possession well for his team as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 83% in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
Despite his lack of first-team starts, the English prospect deserves a lot of plaudits for taking great strides towards improving himself since breaking out as a first-team starter under Smith’s stewardship last year. At 19, he still has a lot to learn before he is ready to feature at the highest level week in week out.
What Does The English Starlet Add To Dean Smith’s Side?
Ramsey has decent pace under his belt and has shown that he can make a few driving runs towards the opponent’s penalty area. He has got a good first-touch and can control the ball quickly to keep possession ticking at the centre of the park.
However, the English whizkid is still quite raw and would need time to develop himself into a world-class midfielder someday. Yet, he has proven himself to be a good squad player for the Villans this season which highlights just how much he has matured under the watchful eyes of Smith recently.
Ramsey Pens A New, Long-Term Deal: Good Move For Everyone Involved?
Ramsey’s decision to extend his stay with Aston Villa will be a good move for both the player and the club. The England Under-20 international can now concentrate on getting better on the pitch while the Villans could potentially reap the rewards of having him as he could develop into a future star in Premier League football in the coming seasons.
Plus, Ramsey’s value could skyrocket if he can find a way to become a regular starter in Smith’s first-team. All in all, the Villans should be satisfied after tying him down to a new deal as he might have a great resale value in the future.
