Jaden Philogene is maintaining his superb form after leaving Premier League giants Aston Villa over the summer while scoring an ‘unbelievable individual goal’ in Hull City’s victory over Preston North End.
At least Aston Villa had the hindsight to include a buy-back clause in Jaden Philogene’s contract.
Hull City’s vice chairman, Tan Kesler, admitted a couple of weeks ago that Villa may have first refusal to sign the England U21 international for a cool £15 million at the end of the current campaign.
And do not be surprised if this is an opportunity Villa seize with both hands, Philogene dancing around the Preston defence while producing his very own Maradona moment on the banks of the Humber.
Aston Villa can re-sign Jaden Philogene
“That’s the learning of a young player,” reflects Hull coach Liam Rosenior, Philogene bouncing back from a sluggish first-half with a searing second (Hull Daily Mail). “He was so disappointed in the dressing room (at half-time). But we all got around him as a group and said to him the next (shot) will go in.
“The next one didn’t go in because the goalkeeper made a great save but he saved his best til last. It was an unbelievable individual goal and that’s what he’s capable of.
“All in all, it was a really pleasing day.”
Philogene, who joined Hull in a £5 million deal on deadline day, now has 10 goal contributions in his last nine appearances for The Tigers and England’s U21s. His sudden burst of good form has airlifted Rosenior’s side into the play-offs, to within touching distance of Leeds United in third.
‘Unbelievable’
“Villa have the right to buy him back for £15 million (if we are promoted),” Kesler tells the Hull Daily Mail. “Having said that, if we have another offer that’s worth more than £15 million. then we would have the right to discuss it.
“It’s not like we’re forced to sell to Villa. But they would have the first choice, and that’s part of our agreement.”
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