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Kodjia sends message to Aston Villa after Al-Gharafa move

Jonathan Kodjia has sent a message of appreciation to Aston Villa and their fans after leaving the Premier League side for Qatari’s Al-Gharafa.

The forward joined the Villa Park outfit in the summer of 2016 and made 91 league appearances with scoring 29 goals to his name.

Last season, the 30-year-old Ivory Coast international played a prominent role as Villa gained promotion to the Premier League.

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Following the completion of his move, Kodjia took to the social media to thank the club as he looks forward to his new challenge with the Cheetahs in Qatar.