MX23RW : Monday, October 5 11:54:57| >> :60:1385:1385:

Aston Villa complete £17m deal for Bertrand Traore

Aston Villa complete £17m deal for Bertrand Traore
© Reuters
Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore began his senior career at Chelsea.

Aston Villa have signed forward Bertrand Traore from Lyon for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.

Burkina Faso international Traore began his senior career with Villa's Premier League rivals Chelsea and has also had loan spells with Dutch clubs Vitesse and Ajax.

The 25-year-old boosts Villa's attacking options further following the arrival of Ollie Watkins from Brentford for a club-record £28million earlier this month.

Details of Traore's contract at Villa Park have not been announced by the club.

Villa boss Dean Smith told his club's website: "We're delighted that Bertrand has chosen to come to Villa.

"He's a player with immense talent who will really enhance our attacking options."

Villa escaped relegation on the final day of last season after winning promotion through the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

The club, who have also recently signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and full-back Matty Cash, kick off their top-flight campaign at home to Sheffield United on Monday evening.

ID:414983:

Click here for more stories about Bertrand Traore

Click here for more stories about Aston Villa

Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Aston Villa's Ross McCormack on September 3, 2016
Read Next:
Aldershot Town sign former Scotland striker Ross McCormack
>
Latest Sports Video
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
Read more about Bertrand Traore Football

rhs 2.0
Tables

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!