Aston Villa has finalized the acquisition of Nice striker Evann Guessand for a reported fee of £26 million, with an additional £4.3 million in performance-related add-ons. The signing bolsters Villa's attacking options as they prepare for the upcoming season. Guessand's arrival is expected to increase competition for places in the forward line and provide manager Unai Emery with greater tactical flexibility. Villa fans will be eager to see how the new signing integrates into the squad and contributes to their Premier League and European ambitions.