Aston Villa re-sign Jaden Philogene for £18m just 12 months after selling him to Hull – as English winger snubs Ipswich to return to boyhood club

Aston Villa have re-signed winger Jaden Philogene on a five-year deal, 12 months after he left the club to join Hull.

The 22-year-old Villa academy graduate spent time on loan at Cardiff and Stoke before moving to the MKM Stadium in the summer of 2023, going on to make 32 Championship appearances and scoring 12 goals, including a stunning ‘Rabona’ finish against Rotherham in February.

Ipswich had reportedly agreed an £18million deal to sign Philogene last week but a clause in the original sale to Hull gave Villa the right to match any bid, with the player choosing a return to his former club over a move to the newly-promoted side.

He previously made three Premier League appearances for Villa and was part of the travelling party for a pre-season tour of the United States in 2023.

‘It feels amazing, it’s like I’m back at home,’ Philogene told the club’s website. ‘Unai (Emery) spoke to me face-to-face and we had a very good conversation about my playing time.

Aston Villa have re-signed Jaden Philogene from Hull City a year after selling the winger 

The 22-year-old Villa academy graduate has signed a five-year deal with the club on his return

Philogene scored 12 goals in 32 games for the Tigers in the Championship last season 

‘He said I did well when I was here in pre-season last year and that I’m going to get chances this time. It also depends on me and how I play.’

Adam Armstrong has signed a new three-year deal with Southampton, the club have confirmed.

The forward arrived on the south coast from Blackburn in 2021 and has made 119 appearances for the Saints, scoring 29 goals.

Southampton striker Adam Armstrong has signed a new three-year deal with the club 

Last season saw Armstrong get 24 goals and 13 assists and he sent Southampton back into the Premier League after scoring the only goal of the game to beat Leeds in the play-off final.

Speaking about his new deal, Armstrong told the club website: ‘It’s amazing. Coming off last season, having that buzz, coming back into pre-season and getting started again brings back memories, so I’m delighted.

‘I’m looking forward to it – back in the Premier League, it’s the best league in the world. It’s just about enjoying it and hopefully pushing on.’