Aston Villa sign Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG
The 18-year-old appeared four times for Senegal at the recent World Cup, netting against France to become the youngest African player to score in the men's tournament.
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47 million. The 18-year-old played 31 times for PSG last season, as they clinched the Champions League and Ligue 1 titles. Mbaye also featured four times for Senegal at the recent World Cup, where he became the youngest African player to score in the men's tournament with a goal against France.
He has represented Senegal 15 times since joining PSG at 16. Aston Villa expressed delight at the signing, stating that Mbaye is a "bright and exciting young prospect." The young French-born player joins Villa on a permanent basis. Mbaye's arrival follows a period of significant changes at Villa, including the sale of several players and the signing of new defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis for £29 million.
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