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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Josh McCafferty

Ex-Rangers academy goal machine signs new Aston Villa contract

Former Rangers academy striker Rory Wilson has signed a new contract with Aston Villa. 

The youngster joined the Birmingham-based side in the summer of 2022. 

He has continually risen through the ranks at Villa Park, and after becoming a regular for Aston Villa's under-21s this season, Wilson has put pen to paper on a new contract. 


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The teenager has signed a new two-year deal, with the option to extend by another 12 months, claims The Athletic

Wilson scored 49 goals at youth level for Rangers the season before he initially joined Villa. He has since netted 36 times in 53 appearances for the club's under-18s and under-21s.

"We are delighted to have agreed a new contract with Rory," said Villa's academy manager, Mark Harrison (avfc.co.uk). 

"He has obviously got a proven track record of scoring goals at Academy level and we firmly believe that this will continue at senior level.

"Rory has always been very committed to his development and has shown that consistently throughout his time with us. He has undoubted potential, so we look forward to supporting him into transitioning into a first team player at Aston Villa FC."

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