Republic of Ireland Under-21 star Jack Grealish has signed a new four-year deal with Aston Villa.
Grealish has represented Ireland from U-15 through to the current Under-21 side, although the skilful midfielder pulled out of a recent squad due to contract negotiations at the English Premier League club.
But now those issues appear to have been sorted as the 19-year-old has committed his immediate future to the Villa Park side.
Speaking to the Aston Villa official Twitter account, Grealish said: “I'm delighted and it's a dream come true to commit my future to my boyhood club.
"I've had a season ticket at Villa since I was four years old and came to every game, so this is a big thing for me and my family."
Grealish has been linked with many big English clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City.
.@JackGrealish1: "I'm delighted and it's a dream come true to commit my future to my boyhood club." #AVFC pic.twitter.com/kqOCYKUaK8
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) October 14, 2014Grealish has yet to commit his international future to Ireland and England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate has been inquiring about the midfielder switching allegiances.
Villa manager Paul Lambert said: "There's always an excitement around a young player who comes through the academy.
"But the thing is the potential we have signed in Jack Grealish is great for everyone connected with Villa.
"He has a long way to go in the game but the potential that's in him, we believe, means we could have a really good player in the years to come."
