As Thursday evening drew in, Aston Villa finally confirmed the news that fans had been expecting across the afternoon – centre half Kortney Hause had penned a new long term extension with us, up to 2025.
Delighted to extend my stay at the club that’s been a huge part of my career. Grateful for the faith the gaffer & his team have shown me since joining the club. Also want to thank the fans for their support over the years. I’ll continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt. pic.twitter.com/gfhua5GMQl
— Kortney Hause (@KortneyH30) January 20, 2022
The 26-year-old initially joined us in January 2019 from Wolverhampton Wanderers, before then making the deal permanent that summer. Whilst Hause’s game time has been limited, he has still notched up 48 starts, and six substitute showings and he’s played a massive part in our rise back to the Premier League, and helped us to the position we are now in – looking to kick on further.
With some speculation earlier this season that Hause might be looking to move on, it certainly doesn’t sound like it when you listened to him speak about his new deal.
“I’m over the moon. It’s a big club, a big part of my life, big part of my football career. Since the day I signed, I’ve felt a real love for the club in terms of showing how much they wanted to bring me to the club. So from the first day I signed, I’ve felt loved and wanted and to extend for another three-and-a-half years. I’m very, very happy, I’m delighted.”
He’s not the only one judging by the reactions on social media.
A very wise move. Kudos Kortney, and kudos Steven. 👍
— Son Lyme (@Son_Lyme) January 20, 2022
Gwarn big dog! What a signing 👏🏼
— Simon Morley (@1153Simon) January 20, 2022
💪🏼💜💙💜💙
— Ty Bracey (@TyBracey) January 20, 2022
Well deserved. Always fits in flawlessly when called upon. Still young and hopefully with Europe in the future more game time to put your stamp on the team and claim a stake.
— Son Holidai (@HolidaiSon) January 20, 2022
Great news 👏
— Transfer Window Day 20/31 🦁 (@MarkMartindale) January 20, 2022
Get in! Might not get the game time he wants but always steps up when called on.
Plus cracking goal against Man Utd earlier this season
— David (@fanboy82) January 20, 2022
Great news, love Kortney Hause, is always there and puts in great performances when given a chance💜💙💜💙
— JackRup123 (@JackRup123) January 20, 2022
Congratulations our hause! You have a knack of always performing when you are called upon. Nobody can question that!!!!
— Simon Davis (@SimonDa95862544) January 20, 2022
Knows the most exciting project in world football when he sees it and wants in 👍🏻👍🏻
— AlumRocker (@JustTheVilla) January 20, 2022
It’s turning into a very good January for Villa, and with just over a week to go, let’s hope we haven’t finished yet and we can really end 2021/22 on a high.