Lamare Bogarde, the 20-year-old defender, is on the verge of signing a new contract with Aston Villa. Despite interest from Nottingham Forest, manager Unai Emery is keen on keeping Bogarde at Villa Park, especially with uncertainties surrounding Diego Carlos’ future. If Carlos does leave, Villa are prepared to find a replacement, but for now, Bogarde is set to stay and compete for a spot in the starting lineup rather than go out on loan.
Although Bogarde has yet to make his first-team debut since joining Villa from Feyenoord in 2020, he recently played the full 90 minutes in Villa’s 3-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao. During his time at Villa, he had successful loan spells at Bristol Rovers, making 36 appearances in total. The Dutch-born defender has shown versatility, being able to play both as a centre-back and a holding midfielder.
Aston Villa is gearing up for the new Premier League season, which kicks off with a match against West Ham United on August 17. The team has been active in the transfer market, bringing in eight new signings as they prepare for Champions League football next season.
Jacob, a football reporter covering Aston Villa for The Athletic, has been closely following Bogarde’s situation. Having previously reported on Southampton FC, Jacob has a strong background in football journalism and was even awarded the Football Writers’ Association Student Football Writer of the Year in 2021. For more in-depth coverage of players, teams, leagues, and clubs, subscribe to The Athletic for exclusive stories and insights. Follow Jacob on Twitter @J_Tanswell for the latest updates on Aston Villa and more exciting football news.
