The Austrian front-man enjoyed his breakthrough season last term, quickly establishing partnerships with Christian Benteke and Gabby Agbonlahor, forming part of a front line which terrorised Premier League defences.
Andi's existing contract had just a year to run, which meant the only real options were a new deal or to cash in on the player before he became eligible for a free transfer.
With Belgium's summer fixtures now done and dusted, talks on a improved deal for Benteke will recommence, though with plenty of time left on his existing deal, the Belgian is likely to remain at Villa Park even if terms on an upgraded contract can't be struck. Paul Lambert will anxious to convince the player that another season at Villa will be beneficial to his ambition to star in the World Cup in Brazil.
Update: Weimann's signing was confirmed on Twitter by the man himself:
I'm really happy to announce that I have just signed a new 3 year contract at Aston villa ! #utv @avfcofficial twitter.com/andiweimann/st…
— Andreas Weimann (@andiweimann) June 10, 2013
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