Villa seal Sylla deal

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of French midfielder Yacouba Sylla from Ligue 2 outfit Clermont Foot on a three-and-a-half year contract.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2013 - 16:32

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of French midfielder Yacouba Sylla from Ligue 2 outfit Clermont Foot on a three-and-a-half year contract.

Arriving on transfer deadline day, Sylla becomes the first new arrival of the January transfer window for Villa, who are currently 19th in the Barclays Premier League.

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Courts Soccer Transfer window Jan 2013 Place: Goodison Park Place: Villa Park Person: Sylla Person: Yacouba Sylla Person: Paul Lambert Event: 2 Event: Premier League Organisation: Villa Organisation: Aston Villa Organisation: Clermont Foot Organisation: Everton

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