Aston Villa Secures €35 Million Deal for Evann Guessand: Emery Bolsters Attack with New Signing
Aston Villa Secures €35 Million Deal for Evann Guessand: Emery Bolsters Attack with New Signing
Aston Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, has secured a new signing ahead of the 2025/26 season. The club has reached a verbal agreement to sign forward Evann Guessand from OGC Nice. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the transfer will cost the English side around €35 million, including bonuses.
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Born in France and an international for Ivory Coast, Guessand is 24 years old and enjoyed his best season yet in 2023/24. In 42 appearances for Nice, he scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists, drawing attention from several European clubs — particularly Aston Villa.
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Versatile Forward for Emery’s Tactical Plans
The forward primarily plays as a central striker but is also effective on the flanks. His attacking versatility appeals to manager Unai Emery, who values players capable of performing in various roles in the final third. With uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, Guessand emerges as the ideal candidate to fill those gaps.
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A product of Nice’s youth academy since 2014, Guessand was promoted to the senior squad in 2020. After a few loan spells, he secured a regular place in the first team last season with consistent performances across all competitions.
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Financial Details of the Deal
Villa’s offer includes €30 million in fixed fees plus €5 million in add-ons — an amount deemed sufficient to convince the French club to part ways with one of their top prospects, despite Guessand being under contract until 2027.
With the deal agreed, the player has been authorized by Nice to travel for medical tests and to sign a contract with the Birmingham-based club. The official announcement is expected in the coming days.
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What Guessand Brings to Aston Villa
Unai Emery values multifunctional players and sees Guessand as a perfect fit for his tactical setup. In addition to his finishing ability, the Ivorian forward also contributes to build-up play and defensive efforts.
Villa fans, already excited by the team’s recent progress, have more reason to be optimistic. Guessand’s arrival signals the club’s growing ambition to compete for domestic titles and make a strong impact in European competitions.
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