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The Aston Villa career of Nicklas Helenius looks to be finished before it ever really started with the striker set to leave this summer.

Helenius is seeking a new club after just six substitute appearances, totalling only 147 minutes of action for the claret and blues.

The 23-year-old frontman’s agent Mads Bach Lund confirmed today that the Danish international was unlikely to be part of Villa’s plans next season.

“Villa are not counting on @NicklasHelenius as a part of the squad next season. Pity, but we are looking forward instead of backwards,” he tweeted.

“He did his very best, but many reasons behind this. But great experience and development, he is a stronger player now!”

Helenius has not started a single competitive game for Villa since signing from Aalborg last summer.

He made three substitute appearances in the Premier League, two in the League Cup and one in the FA Cup, when he scored his only Villa goal.

His scoring cameo in the third round exit to League One Sheffield United was his last involvement in a matchday squad.

Helenius, who signed for a fee believed to be in the region of £1.2 million, has two years left on his contract.