Overview
- Villa paid around £30 million for Guessand, with bonus clauses that could push the total nearer €35 million.
- Guessand arrives off the back of 12 goals and nine assists in Ligue 1 last season and has earned 10 Ivory Coast caps.
- He has joined the squad’s pre-season preparations in Birmingham as Villa ready for Europa League and Premier League fixtures.
- The forward rejected a lucrative four-year offer from Saudi Pro League side Neom, citing talks with Emery as key to his decision.
- His versatility across the front line addresses last season’s goal shortfall and gives Emery fresh tactical options.