Aston Villa has received the signature of Ivory Coast Forward Ivan Exand from Nice on a contract by 2030 with a 24 -year -old set for wearing a 29 -number shirt. The Premier League Club on Friday announced the transfer for an unknown fee, defeating Competition from Wolverhampton Wanderers and several European clubs.Cuspeand enjoyed the 2024/25 season with Nice, scored 12 goals and helped the team finish fourth in Ligue 1. His outstanding performance served him as a good player of the season award.The versatile forward has represented the Ivory Coast National Team nine times, scoring a goal. He is known for his ability to play various attacker positions.“Really happy coming here. I was waiting for this moment long ago, and now I am excited to start the game, look at fans, and my colleagues, start training with them. I was watching Eston Villa’s game last season, and after that we started talking with the coach, “Gessand told Villa TV.“To be honest, our dialogue was the main point, because he is really the person who convinced me to come here, and of course, we know the career of this coach. Long ago, I saw him in the French League, and he knew the way he worked, he knew that he was thinking about it. To be better and better.,The new villa signing described her sports style and versatility in the attack, highlighting her characteristics for the idea of head coach Uni Emery.“I can say a player who is fast, strong, I can also have skills. I can say that I am a versatile player. I am tall and slightly strong. Most players like me play no.9, but I can play, 11, 7, 9, 10. I have not taken a specific position on the field, but I would say that around the striker I feel the most comfortable. ,Estimates expressed eagerness to experience the atmosphere in Villa Park and meet their new supporters.“I have to be ready. In my head, only fans are meeting, see the atmosphere. Many people talk about the atmosphere in the stadium, and I watched some videos in the previous season from the game against PSG.
