Yacouba Sylla, the Franco-Malian midfielder who played for Clermont Foot in Ligue 2, has made a move to the Premier League by signing with Aston Villa. The midfielder, who turned professional with Clermont in November 2010, played a total of 66 matches in Ligue 2.
Yacouba Sylla has also been selected twice to represent the France Espoirs (Under-21) team. His move to Aston Villa marks a significant step up in his career, transitioning from Ligue 2 to the English Premier League.
The transfer involves Sylla signing a contract for 3 and a half years, keeping him with Aston Villa until June 2016. This move opens up new opportunities for the talented midfielder in one of the most competitive football leagues in the world.
