By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is pleased to announce Tommi O’Reilly has signed a professional contract with the club.

The midfielder, 18, has impressed throughout Villa’s Academy ranks and, having trained with the first team, was duly named in the club’s matchday 20 for the recent Premier League fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton.  

Academy manager Mark Harrison said: “We are delighted to see Tommi sign his professional contract.

“He has been at the club for a very long time and it’s great credit to him, his family and all the staff involved to see him sign a long-term contract.

“Tommi has obviously done really well recently and has been involved with the first team for a while now, so it was really important he was rewarded for how he’s been performing.

“We look forward to seeing how he develops further over the coming years.”

Congratulations, Tommi!

Tommi O'Reilly