The Ivory Coast international, 24, who has been likened to his hero Didier Drogba, was the second highest-rated forward in French football behind PSG’s prolific Ousmane Dembélé before his move to Villa Park. Guessand has been signed from Nice for a fee in the region of £30m, becoming the club’s first major signing of the summer.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Evann Guessand from Nice for a fee of around £28million. The 24-year-old becomes Villa's first major signing of the transfer window.

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.