Has the time come for Ahmed Elmohamady to depart Aston Villa?
The 33-year-old has been short of playing time this season and is out of contract in 2021, so it’s hard to see a new deal coming his way.
Birmingham Live writer Ashley Preece believes so, writing that he will “most likely move onto pastures new”, despite praising the defender as “dependable” and a “solid servant”.
The Egyptian international has made 118 appearances in all competitions since joining from Hull City in 2017, but he is no longer commanding a starting place. Elmohamady has amassed only 35 minutes of Premier League football this season and finds himself behind summer signing Matty Cash in the pecking order, so it would be no great surprise if he departs at the end of the campaign.
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The 33-year-old has said that he wants to retire in England, but it doesn’t look like he will do so at Villa Park.
As for who would replace Elmohamady, Frederic Guilbert has been on the periphery and could be promoted to a backup role next season, so Dean Smith already has an internal solution.
In other news, Ashley Preece expects an Aston Villa exit for another defender who played big part in their 2019 promotion.
