Aston Villa confirm signing of Turkish highly-rated defender

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of highly rated center-back Yasin Ozcan from Turkish outfit Kasimpasa, Report informs via One Football.

The 18-year-old has signed a contract until 2030 at Villa Park, but is returning to Kasimpasa for the rest of the season having been a mainstay in their defence so far this campaign.

It is understood that Villa has paid €7 million, with an additional €1 million in add-ons (£6.7 million total) to land the defender.

A left-footed center-back, Ozcan joins Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres as options on that side of defense for Unai Emery going into next season.