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Emi Buendia has played 19 times for Aston Villa this season Emi Buendia has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa and will immediately join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder moved to Villa from Norwich in 2021 for a club-record deal worth an initial £33m. He has made 97 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals, and made his international debut for Argentina in February 2022. Buendia missed the entire 2023-24 season when he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a training session. He made his return to the side as a substitute against Everton in September. Bayer Leverkusen are second in the German Bundesliga, eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Latest Aston Villa news, analysis and fan views Get Aston Villa news sent straight to your phone Man City avoid Champions League combustion as Real or Bayern await Who is through in Champions League and what's next? Villa Park bedlam sums up gripping Celtic campaign Chiwetel Ejiofor reflects on his life and career The BAFTA-winning actor shares the advice he would give to his younger self The Gladiators have returned, tougher than ever A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength Investigating the sizzling science of cooking oils Are more expensive ones better for your health? The classic reality show starring Paris Hilton Can jet setters Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie give up their A-list lifestyles? Who is through in Champions League and what's next? How Mbappe & Bellingham sparked Real Madrid's resurgence Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations How Van Dijk surprised Liverpool manager Slot Why are Australia so much better than England? Mc Ilroy 'three goals' from career satisfaction In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Will Ireland author a first Six Nations three-peat? 'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR. Video'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is cycling trying to ban it? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.