Trezeguet: Aston Villa sign Egyptian winger for 拢8.75m
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Trezeguet scored in Egypt's opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations this summer against Zimbabwe
Aston Villa have made Egypt international winger Trezeguet their ninth summer signing in an 拢8.75m deal.
The 24-year-old, who made four appearances and scored one goal at this summer's Africa Cup of Nations, signs from Turkish club Kasimpasa.
He started his career with Egyptian side Al Ahly before moving to Anderlecht in 2015, joining Kasimpasa two years later.
"We're really excited to work with 'Trez'," said Villa boss Dean Smith.
"I've watched him a number of times. He's the type of wide player that we have been looking for who is direct, causes problems for the opposition in the final third and scores goals."
It means that Villa have now spent almost 拢100m on transfers this summer, while the club are also hoping to complete the 拢15m signing of midfielder Douglas Luiz from Manchester City.
Since winning promotion to the Premier League in May, Villa have signed defenders Ezri Konsa, 21, from Brentford for 拢12m; Bjorn Engels, 24, for 拢9m from Reims; Tyrone Mings, 26, from Bournemouth for 拢20m; Kortney Hause from Wolves for 拢3m and left-back Matt Targett from Southampton for 拢15m. Villa also spent 拢22m on forward Wesley from Club Bruges, 拢8m on winger Anwar El Ghazi from Lille and signed midfielder Jota from Birmingham in a swap deal.
Smith's side start their Premier League season away at Tottenham on 10 August.
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