Aston Villa sign Trezeguet and reference winger’s Twitter following

Trezeguet (pic via AVFC)

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Mahmoud Hassan for an undisclosed fee, subject to a work visa and international clearance.

The winger, known as Trezeguet, has moved from Turkish outfit Kasimpasa for a fee believed to be in excess of £10million.

Villa officially announced the deal with special reference to the the 24-year-old’s Twitter following.  The Egypt international has 1.9million followers and Villa invited their fans to follow the former Al Ahly , Anderlech and Mouscron player.

Villa head coach Dean Smith told the club’s website: “We’re really excited to work with ‘Trez’. I’ve watched him a number of times.

“He’s the type of wide player that we have been looking for who is direct, causes problems for the opposition in the final third and scores goals.”