Evann Guessand (24) has completed a move from formative club OGC Nice to Aston Villa. Speaking after the final game of the Ligue 1 season in May, Franck Haise was pessimistic about the club’s

Evann Guessand admits his conversations with Unai Emery were key to joining Aston Villa in a deal worth £30 million from Nice. The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Villa after Monchi saw off competition from a number of clubs for his signature.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nice forward Evann Guessand, the Premier League club announced on Friday.