Germain’s Achraf Hakimi was named as the best African player in France’s Ligue 1. After all, the Moroccan is probably the finest right-back in the world.

Aston Villa has made its first major signing of the summer by landing Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice for a reported fee of at least 30 million euros.

Aston Villa has signed Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand on a contract through 2030. The versatile attacker, formerly of Nice, was a key target despite interest from other clubs. Villa coach Unai Emery played a pivotal role in securing Guessand's commitment to the Premier League team.