Villarreal star Alex Baena has committed his long term future to the club until 2028.
Un auténtico groguet de corazón 💛
🤝@alexbbaena 👕#Baena2028 pic.twitter.com/zOWJIsmUUK
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
The 21-year-old has enjoyed an eye catching start to life in the Yellow Submarine first team after being promoted from the reserves in August, alongside striker Nicolas Jackson.
Tendremos @alexbbaena para rato 😉💪#Baena2028 pic.twitter.com/nM0tmNmWMl
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
After spending last season on loan at Girona, Baena returned to Castellon keen to make a positive impact on former boss Unai Emery and he netted three La Liga goals in his first six appearances.
La mejor noticia del día 💛👇#Baena2028
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
The 21-year-old has continued to be a key player for Villarreal despite Emery’s eventual departure from the club.
🖊 @alexbbaena 💛#Baena2028 pic.twitter.com/FjRrlWWzD9
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
Baena was linked with a potential move to a Premier League side in 2023, with his previous release clause set at €25m at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Los goles de @alexbbaena ⚽💛 ¡Cómo vamos a disfrutar hasta 2028 😍🍿!#Baena2028 pic.twitter.com/63HkJ6HOjh
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
The deal extends Baena’s connection to the club by three further years than his old contract which ran until 2025.
💛 #Baena2028 💛 pic.twitter.com/Uum6ta2Uwf
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 20, 2023
He is also tipped to play a part in Spain’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers in the months ahead.
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