Aston Villa confirm the signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson on four-and-a-half-year deal

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The 26-year-old has completed his switch to Villa Park subject to international clearance after a reported £15.5million fee was agreed last week.

Manager Dean Smith said: ‘Morgan has performed consistently at the highest level in French football for a number of seasons as well as in this season’s Champions League, and is a player with the quality and experience to play in any midfield position. 

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson on four-and-a-half-year deal

He will add real competition for starting places and gives us more squad depth which is vital to competing successfully in the Premier League.’