(Credit: Imago)
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Jonathan Kodjia dons new Aston Villa kit as he sends video message to Evann Guessand

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Jonathan Kodjia is still well-loved at Aston Villa after helping the Birmingham outfit reach the Premier League. 

The striker spent three and a half seasons at Villa Park, playing 105 times and scoring 31 goals.

After reaching the Premier League via the playoffs, Kodjia was then sold in January 2020 to Qatar side Al-Gharafa SC.

While the 35-year-old may no longer feature on the pitch for Villa, he remains associated with Villa, and recently reacted to the signing of Evann Guessand.

Evan Guessand
Evan Guessand was a success in France (Credit: Imago)

Jonathan Kodjia wishes Evann Guessand well after signing for Aston Villa 

Villa finally woke up in the transfer window as Unai Emery oversaw the signing of Guessand on Friday.

The former Nice striker is expected to be a hit at Villa Park after collecting 20 goal contributions in Ligue 1 last season.

As a result, many fans are obviously keen to see the Ivory Coast striker in action, including his fellow compatriot Kodjia.

  • Guessand signed at Aston Villa for £30.5million
  • The striker is Villa's biggest signing this summer
  • Guessand will be expected to play in the opening weekend of the Premier League

On Aston Villa’s official X account on 8 August, the Birmingham outfit posted a video of Kodjia sending a message to Guessand once the signing was complete.

He said: “Hello guys, it’s Jonathan Kodjia, I hope everyone is doing well.

“Welcome Evann Guessand to Villa. I hope you score a lot of goals this season, and I wish the best for you this season.

“Let’s go Villa.”

Evann Guessand the key to Aston Villa's Europa League success?

No matter what happens with Ollie Watkins and Manchester United, there will be an expectation on Guessand to succeed.

With the Europa League also coming into play this season, there is a brilliant opportunity for Villa to win a major trophy and return to the Champions League.

Evann Guessand in the Europa League
Appearances 15
Goals 2
Assists0
Guessand has previously struggled in the Europa League

However, if this is to happen, Guessand will have to hit form in both Europe and the Premier League. 

Stats already indicate that Guessand could be a better striker than Watkins.

While it may take some time for the striker to adapt to the Premier League, it is vital for Emery’s plans that the Ivorian becomes a success.

If not, Villa will lose even more ground in the race for Europe this season. 

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