{"id":7407,"date":"2025-08-06T07:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=7407"},"modified":"2025-08-06T07:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:46:44","slug":"aston-villa-sign-evann-guessand-for-e35m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/aston-villa-sign-evann-guessand-for-e35m\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa Sign Evann Guessand for \u20ac35M"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Statement Move in Their European Ascent<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2025\/aug\/05\/aston-villa-evann-guessand-nice-tyler-morton-lyon-liverpool-transfer-window#:~:text=Aston%20Villa%20are%20close%20to,to%20a%20long%2Dterm%20contract.\"><strong>Aston Villa have agreed a \u20ac35 million deal to sign striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice<\/strong><\/a>. With Champions League quarter-final pedigree and Europa League qualification, Unai Emery\u2019s Villa are no longer mid-table contenders \u2014 they\u2019re European challengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transfer Confirmed: Evann Guessand Joins Aston Villa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston Villa have finalized a deal to sign <strong>Evann Guessand<\/strong> from <strong>OGC Nice<\/strong> for a reported <strong>\u20ac30 million plus \u20ac5 million in add-ons<\/strong>. The 24-year-old Ivorian striker has been authorized to travel to Birmingham for his medical and is expected to sign a <strong>five-year contract<\/strong>, becoming Villa\u2019s marquee summer signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guessand scored <strong>12 goals in 33 Ligue 1 matches<\/strong> last season, showcasing his ability to lead the line with pace, movement, and technical finesse. His arrival fills a critical gap in Unai Emery\u2019s squad, with <strong>Ollie Watkins<\/strong> previously the only recognized striker following the departures of Jhon Duran and Marcus Rashford.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-1-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-1-150x176.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-1-300x353.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@e.guessand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Aston Villa\u2019s Rise Under Unai Emery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once considered a mid-table Premier League side, Aston Villa have undergone a dramatic transformation under <strong>Unai Emery<\/strong>. The 2024\/25 season marked a turning point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Key Achievements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Champions League Quarter-Finalists<\/strong>: Knocked out by PSG with a narrow 5\u20134 aggregate loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6th Place Finish in Premier League<\/strong>: Secured <strong>Europa League group stage qualification<\/strong> for 2025\/26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FA Cup Semi-Finalists<\/strong>: Lost to Crystal Palace, but showed depth and resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"495\" data-id=\"7413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-2.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-2-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-2-150x195.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-2-300x391.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa\u2019s European campaign included wins over <strong>Bayern Munich<\/strong>, <strong>Club Brugge<\/strong>, and <strong>Young Boys<\/strong>, with standout performances from <strong>Morgan Rogers<\/strong>, <strong>John McGinn<\/strong>, and <strong>Emiliano Martinez<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>What Evann Guessand Brings to Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guessand is more than just a goal scorer \u2014 he\u2019s a dynamic forward who fits Emery\u2019s tactical blueprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tactical Profile:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position<\/strong>: Centre-forward, capable of playing wide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style<\/strong>: Mobile, intelligent, and technically sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Off-ball movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link-up play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing in tight spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressing and defensive contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-3.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-3-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-3-150x179.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-3-300x357.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@e.guessand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Fit:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers depth and rotation alongside Watkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can operate in Emery\u2019s preferred 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for Europa League and domestic cup fixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Guessand\u2019s versatility and work rate make him a valuable asset for a club competing on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Financial &amp; Contract Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer Fee<\/td><td>\u20ac30M + \u20ac5M in add-ons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contract Length<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Salary<\/td><td>Estimated \u20ac4M\u2013\u20ac5M<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical Date<\/td><td>August 6, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous Club<\/td><td>OGC Nice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-4.jpg 408w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-4-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-4-150x182.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Evann-4-300x365.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@e.guessand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Villa\u2019s European Ambitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Europa League football secured, Villa will enter the <strong>league phase directly<\/strong>, bypassing qualifiers for the first time in their history. They\u2019ll compete alongside clubs like <strong>Roma<\/strong>, <strong>Porto<\/strong>, and <strong>Lyon<\/strong>, aiming to replicate Emery\u2019s past success \u2014 he\u2019s a <strong>four-time Europa League winner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ready to win bigger? Bet with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh-m\">BangBet <\/a>for the best odds, exclusive free gifts, expert match predictions, and unbeatable betting guides! Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or a pro, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/\">BangBet <\/a>gives you the edge to play smarter and cash out bigger. Don\u2019t just bet\u2014bet right with <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bangbet.androidgsavvggplay\">BangBet <\/a>and turn your passion into profits!<br><br>Join now and start winning!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Statement Move in Their European Ascent Aston Villa have agreed a \u20ac35 million deal to sign striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice. With Champions League quarter-final pedigree and Europa League qualification, Unai Emery\u2019s Villa are no longer mid-table contenders \u2014 they\u2019re European challengers. 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