Doyle-Hayes Signs New Villa Deal

Yesterday Aston Villa announced that youngster Jake Doyle-Hayes had signed a new long term contract at the club.

The 18 year old youngster has penned a three year deal at Aston Villa and our former Academy skipper and regular for the Under 23’s last year is now looking forward to plenty more game time having featured in pre season for Manager Steve Bruce, and made his senior debut in the EFL Cup win over Wigan Athletic last month.

Speaking to the Official Site the youngster explained.

‘I`m really pleased to have signed a new contract with Aston Villa. It was great to be involved with the first team during pre-season and it was a special feeling to make my debut at a place like Villa Park against Wigan. I`ve got to get my head down, keep learning and working hard on developing my game. I want to try and play as many games as I can.’

Director of Football Steve Round added about the deal that it was a reward for his development and we continued to hope for big things from him in the future as he develops further.

‘We are delighted to have secured the services of Jake, who we consider a really exciting young player as he has demonstrated in his appearances in the first-team. We pride ourselves in providing a gateway to first-team football through our Academy and I`m looking forward to watching his progress here at Bodymoor Heath in the coming years.’

With Academy Manager Sean Kimberley Head of Academy Recruitment when our Republic of Ireland scouts spotted the youngster six years ago, he already knows how far Doyle-Hayes has come in the time since then.

‘Aston Villa remains a club that gives its young players opportunities to access first-team football and time to develop through its Academy. We’re delighted to secure Jake`s immediate future and it demonstrates the club`s commitment to youth and its Academy. We look forward to watching his progress and that of a number of other emerging Academy players throughout the seasons to come.’