Republic of Ireland international Patten puts pen-to-paper on new Aston Villa contract
English-born Patten has made a big impression since linking up with Ireland in March 2024.
She joined Villa permanently in the summer of 2023 from Arsenal, having first been on loan in 2022, and has since become a mainstay at centre-half for the club.
The 26-year-old is now closing on 100 appearances for the club and has scored five goals.
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