Aston Villa have secured the services of French defender Axel Disasi on a loan deal, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The agreement includes full salary coverage by Aston Villa, with a loan fee that matches the offer made by Tottenham Hotspur. However, there is no option for a permanent transfer included in the deal.
Disasi’s Decision
Despite interest from Tottenham, Disasi was resolute in his desire to join Aston Villa, a decision he made ten days prior to the finalisation of the deal. The 26-year-old centre-back, known for his strong defensive capabilities and aerial prowess, has previously played for clubs such as Stade de Reims and AS Monaco before his stint at Chelsea.
Background and Style of Play
Disasi, who has built a reputation for his robust defending and ability to read the game, will be looking to make an impact at Villa Park. His experience in Ligue 1 and the Premier League will be invaluable to Aston Villa as they aim to strengthen their defensive line.
Previous Transfer Speculations
Prior to this move, Tottenham Hotspur had been actively pursuing Disasi, alongside another defender, Marc Guehi. Reports had suggested that Tottenham had secured a loan deal with Chelsea for Disasi, but the player ultimately chose Aston Villa as his preferred destination.