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Wembley hero El Ghazi joins Aston Villa in permanent £8m deal

Aston Villa have signed Anwar El Ghazi on a permanent basis from Lille after his successful loan spell.

The winger was a key figure as Villa secured promotion to the Premier League, scoring the first goal in the play-off final win over Derby at Wembley.

Now the 24-year-old is set for a long-term future at Villa Park after signing a four-year contract.

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Villa have not disclosed the fee involved but it is widely reported they have paid around £8 million ($10m) for the former Ajax player, having taken up their option to buy the Netherlands international.