Rodrigo Fortes has made a big move in his football career by signing his first professional contract with Aston Villa. The young left-back who’s been part of the UEFA Youth League squad is now officially with the club until June 30, 2026. This shows how Aston Villa really wants to grow their own players and get them ready for top-level football.
- Fortes’ contract with Aston Villa goes until June 30, 2026.
- He’s been with the club since he was 9 moving up through all the youth teams.
- Playing in the UEFA Youth League shows how good he can be internationally.
Fortes’ Role in Aston Villa’s Future
Getting Fortes to sign is a smart move for Aston Villa who are known for bringing up young players really well. He can play different positions and is really athletic which we’ve seen in the Under-18 Premier League and EFL Trophy making him really useful for the team. Manager Unai Emery will like that Fortes can play anywhere on the left side of the field.
🟣🔵 Aston Villa LB Rodrigo Fortes has signed his first pro contract at the club.
He’s been part of the UEFA Youth League squad already. https://t.co/2BDxIQYRd2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
November 29, 2024
Fortes started at Aston Villa when he was just 9 and working his way up shows how much the club believes in growing young players. Him signing isn’t just good for him but shows the club thinks he could be really good.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Premier League
Now that Fortes is starting his professional career he’s going to have to deal with how tough the Premier League is. It’s a really hard league to play in but it’s perfect for Fortes to get better at football. Everyone’s going to be watching to see how he does since he might be a big part of Aston Villa’s defense in the future.
If you want to know more about Aston Villa’s team right now you can check out their team news and updates.
Fortes’ Impact on the Premier League
Fortes getting into the Premier League is huge for both him and Aston Villa. His story shows how the club really cares about helping young players get better and ready for top football. As he starts this new part of his career, the club and fans will be really interested in seeing how he grows.
To learn more about what’s happening in the league and where Fortes fits in, you can look at the Premier League news.
