However, Villa may be able to welcome him back for pre-season, as he is back in group training.
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Buendia took part in sessions at Bodymoor Heath with several other Villa players.
After training, Buendia posted a photo of himself at the club's facilities on X.
He also added the caption: "It's been a long wait, and at times very hard, but happy to be able to be with my colleagues again 272 days later."