Aston Villa have signed Anwar El Ghazi from French club Lille on a permanent deal. The 24-year-old has agreed a four-year contract, having spent last season on loan at Villa Park. El Ghazi starred in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final win against Derby last month, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 victory which clinched Villa’s return to the Premier League. El Ghazi played a key role for Villa in the play-off final (John Walton/PA)Villa boss Dean Smith told the club’s official website: “Anwar proved to everybody at Wembley how good a player he can be for Aston Villa. It’s now my job and the job of the coaching staff and Anwar himself to fulfil the potential that he undoubtedly has.

Source: Irish Examiner June 10, 2019 09:56 UTC