Villa re-sign Philogene after impressive season with Hull

Aston Villa re-signed English winger Jaden Philogene from Hull City.

Philogene, who joined nan Tigers for £5million past summer, has returned to Villa Park aft an eye-catching run successful nan Championship.

A clause existed successful nan 22-year-old’s statement which allowed Villa to lucifer immoderate bids that came in, pinch some Ipswich and Everton agreeing £18m deals.

After they exercised that clause, Philogene opeted to return to nan Midlands to activity nether Unai Emery.

Aston Villa is delighted to denote nan signing of Jaden Philogene from Hull City. ✍️

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 19, 2024

The England Under-21 world had reportedly moreover been connected Barcelona’s radar aft 12 goals and six assists successful 32 second-tier appearances.

Philogene made his first-team debut for nan Villans against Tottenham successful May 2021 and has made six appearances successful total.

He besides spent clip connected indebtedness astatine Stoke and Cardiff earlier his fruitful spell pinch Hull.

The youngster is Villa’s sixth signing of nan summertime aft Ross Barkley, Samuel Iling-Junior, Enzo Barrenechea, Ian Maatsen and Lewis Dobbin.

They person reportedly tied up a woody to motion Amadou Onana from Everton for £50m, while Douglas Luiz and Philippe Coutinho person departed.