Steven Gerrard has initiated his squad overhaul with his first signing as Marseille’s midfielder Boubacar Kamara. However, According to reports the 22-year-old will be joining on a free transfer and has agreed to a five-year deal. Kamara proved to be the catalyst that pushed Marseille to finish second and qualify for the champions league.
He played a crucial part in Marseille’s campaign at the Conference League semi-finals where they were beaten by Feyenoord.
Kamara in a press conference have said
“When I met with Steven Gerrard and John Lange (Sporting Director) in my home I knew Aston Villa was for me”
Boubakar Kamara
Villa boss Steven Gerrard added
“I am happy that we’ve been able to attract one of the most promising young talents in European football.
We have a very clear plan to make our team stronger and Bouba is an important part of that”.
Steven Gerrard
Kamara and his fans
Villa wasn’t the only one who has been actively chasing Kamara. The likes of Newcastle and Atletico Madrid were also in the game but somehow Simeone’s side canceled the deal at the very end.
Atletico’s representative also went to Kamara’s house to discuss the move but there was something he couldn’t accept. Kamara greeted Atletico’s representative in shorts and in barefoot with three of his friends present at home.
This scenario was unacceptable to Atleti’s representative and the deal went off. Representatives of Atleti have accepted this exchange whereas Kamara has denied the proceedings. Villa has a lot of options in the central midfield with some serious quality like Douglas Luiz, and John McGinn. Even after that Gerrard still wants to sign Yves Bissouma whom he has been following since last winter’s transfer.
Graham Potters Brighton is also ready to let go of Bissouma for 30 million but Villa isn’t the only one in this race. If we look at the circumstances Villa is the perfect fit for him. A player would love to receive regular game time and play in a team where he can contribute.
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