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Samatta: Aston Villa striker joins Fenerbahce on loan

Tanzania national team captain Mbwana Samatta has joined Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce on loan from Premier League outfit Aston Villa.

The 27-year-old heads to Istanbul having joined the Villans for £8.5million from Belgian top-flight side Genk, however, he has failed to make the desired impact in England, scoring just twice in 16 appearances.

Ailemize hou015f geldin Samatta! ud83dudc9bud83dudc99 pic.twitter.com/0vy0NAuUTF

— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) September 25, 2020

The arrival of Ollie Watkins and Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore meant Samatta was surplus to requirements in Dean Smith’s squad, hence, he was loaned to the Turkish Super Lig outfit.