Aston Villa could live to regret letting exciting youngster Mitchell Clark leave

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Many Aston Villa fans held high hopes for youngster Mitchell Clark’s future in the West Midlands. Clark had just enjoyed a profitable loan spell with League Two strugglers Port Vale.

And Dean Smith had even considered recalling him during January. With defensive options limited, Clark was one of Smith’s options but he let him stay at Port Vale.

Clark might have expected a new deal at Aston Villa when he returned. But he has since confirmed on Twitter that he will be leaving Aston Villa after 12 years in the academy.

https://twitter.com/mitchellclark99/status/1124271894772047874

Clark leaves having only played one senior game for Aston Villa. But he could have been a first-team player for the future and Aston Villa might regret this decision.

The 20-year-old already seems to be inundated with offers. According to The Sunday People via The Daily Star, two unnamed Bundesliga clubs have already made offers for Clark.

After impressing in 45 games for League Two side Port Vale, potential suitors have seen that Clark can perform at senior level.

The Wales youth international is predominantly a right-back but he is comfortable anywhere across the back four making him a useful versatile option.

Clark has a lot of promise and Aston Villa might look at this one in the future and wonder why they didn’t give him another chance.