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title: "“Didn’t see that coming” These Villa fans react to Bjarnason release"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2019/08/08/didnt-see-that-coming-these-villa-fans-react-to-bjarnason-release/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Features & Analysis"
published: "2019-08-08T16:00:45Z"
modified: "2019-08-08T16:00:46Z"
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# “Didn’t see that coming” These Villa fans react to Bjarnason release

Aston Villa have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.

The midfielder, who had been out of the Villa team for some time, will now look for a new side ahead of the new season after his release from the club.

> Twitter: #AVFC & Birkir Bjarnason have today mutually agreed to the termination of his contract with the Club.
>
> The Iceland… https://t.co/dbBO24RTgk (@AVFCOfficial)

Some Villa fans had their say on the move by the club.

Jak was shocked by the news but wished the player well in his future endeavours.

> Twitter: @AVFCOfficial Didn’t see that coming ?‍♂️ wish him the best of luck (@JakBatty1)

@MonsterousMings was one who remembered the Icelandic midfielder’s best goal for the Villa against Wolves.

> Twitter: @AVFCOfficial ❤️ https://t.co/0uysNGYCWB (@MonsterousMings)

Kristoffer was one of those to offer his well wishes to the midfielder.

> Twitter: @AVFCOfficial All the best Birkir. Keep smiling? https://t.co/HaGJWLt8x7 (@KristofferF)

Jamie was also shocked at the news

> Twitter: @AVFCOfficial Bit random but fair enough (@\_\_\_JamieAVFC\_\_\_)

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### Read ASton Villa’s Verdict

It just wasn’t meant to be for the midfielder at Villa Park.

It’s a smart move to get him off the books, cause he simply wouldn’t have played in the top flight.

![Alex Pantling/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2019/08/1059740760.jpg)

Best of luck too him wherever he ends up.