Emiliano Buendia will spend the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan with Bayer Leverkusen after his move from Aston Villa was finalised on Wednesday. (More Football News)
Buendia, who made the move to Villa from Norwich City🍒 back in 2021, bolsters Xabi Alonso's attacking ranks in their quest to retain their Bundesliga crown.
The Argentine has made 20 appearances across all competitions under 💫Unai Emery this season, though only four of thꦉose have come from the start for the Villans.
Buendia's game time at Villa Park has been limited recently afte🦩r sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on the eve of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
The deal also sees the 28-yea🐼r-old sign a contract extension, with Villa also announcing 🎃youngster Louie Barry has signed fresh terms before going on loan to Hull City.
"The Bundesliga is very appealing to me," Buendia said♏ in a statement on the club's official 🥃website.
"Bayer Leverkusen are th♚e defending champions and, in my view, one of the best and most interesting tea꧒ms in Europe... it’s a great team that plays attractive football.
Leverkusen are in action in 🌼the Champions League on Wednesday, hoping to secure a place in the top eight when they face Sparta Prague at the BayArena.
Buendia's first taste of life under Alonso could come this weekend, with Leverkusen, who ar🐭e second in the Bundesliga, taking on Hoffenheim this Sunday.
