{"id":580192,"date":"2021-01-26T12:24:25","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T17:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=580192"},"modified":"2021-01-26T12:50:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T17:50:39","slug":"morgan-sanson-completes-villa-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/26\/morgan-sanson-completes-villa-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Morgan Sanson Completes Aston Villa Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aston Villa<\/a> have officially completed the signing of Morgan Sanson<\/a> from Marseille<\/a> for a fee of \u00a314 million which could rise to \u00a315.5 million with add ons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal is Dean Smith’s first over the line this month as he looks to guide his side to the most unexpected of European pushes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The midfielder arrives following the departure of the greatly admired Conor Hourihane, who left on loan to Swansea City<\/a> for the rest of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dean Smith will be hoping that Sanson adds the extra class needed to the Villa midfield to pull off what would be the upset of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanson Completes Villa Move<\/span><\/h2>\n

Villa Building European-Worthy Midfield\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With options such as Douglas Luiz<\/a>, Ross Barkley<\/a> and John McGinn<\/a> already available, one could argue that there was no need for Villa to strengthen in midfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, here Sanson is- ready to challenge for a place. The Frenchman arrives in quite possibly one of the most astute midfield trios in the Premier League<\/a> this season, and will only add to the quality already in abundance.<\/span><\/p>\n

He’ll have to fight for a place, yes, but this will only excite Villa fans with the arrival of Sanson further evidence of their progression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact is, in the space of a year, those at Villa Park have gone from relegation-threatened to European bound. The job Dean Smith has done is remarkable, as is the recruitment team, to potentially awaken a sleeping giant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Squad Depth Newfound Key\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

As previously alluded, Sanson’s arrival adds much-needed depth to the squad; something any team needs when attempting European qualification. In such a tightly contested season, too, the former Marseille man could prove to be a pivotal addition to the Villa ranks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Frenchman brings experience, whilst also still being in his prime. And, for \u00a314 million, should prove to be a bargain buy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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