France-born Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand has joined Aston Villa from Ligue 1 side Nice, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Villa did not disclose the duration of the 24-year-old's contract or the transfer fee, but media reports said it was a five-year manage worth 35 million euros.
Guessand graduated from Nice's youth system and made his senior debut in 2020.
He moved on loan to Swiss club Lausanne-Sport and French side Nantes before having his best season yet in 2024/25, scoring 12 goals in Ligue 1 as Nice completed fourth.
He also scored his first goal for the Ivory Coast in March in a 1-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup qualifiers.
"When I listened (Villa) wanted me, I didn't think twice.
I'm ready to offer my all," Guessand said in a video posted on social media by the English club.
Villa, who completed sixth last season, start their league campaign with a home game against Newcastle United on August 16th.
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