London, Aug. 8 -- Aston Villa on Friday announced the signing of the Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand on a contract until 2030 for an undisclosed fee. The Premier League outfit released a statement to announce the arrival of the 24-year-old, who will don the number 29 shirt.

Guessand thrived in the 2024/25 campaign during which he netted 12 goals, helping Nice finish fourth in Ligue 1. The Ivory Coast international, who has a solitary goal for his national side in nine appearances, is a versatile operator capable of playing across the front line.

He was also named the Nice Player of the Season last term, on the back of his prolific form. According to various reports, Wolverhampton Wanderers and various European clubs were interested i...