OGC Nice aren’t wasting any time in their search to replace Evann Guessand (24). The forward, born in Ajaccio, officially left for Aston Villa on Friday, committing to the Premier League club until

Birmingham: Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons, rounding the fee to 30 million.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nice striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast forward scored 12 goals last term and was named player of the season as Nice finished fourth in France's Ligue 1.

Aston Villa have signed Evann Guessand from Nice for a fee worth €35million (£30.4m; $40.5m). They will pay a €30m up-front fee and a further €5m in add-ons. The 24-year-old has signed a long-term deal with Villa.

O GC Nice are interested in signing Chelsea outcast David Datro Fofana after selling Evann Guessand to Aston Villa, according to French media. Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification.