Axel Disasi was Aston Villa’s final signing of the winter window, joining on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Aston Villa have bolstered their defensive ranks with the loan signing of Axel Disasi from Chelsea, a move that underscores the club’s ambition under Unai Emery. The Midlands outfit will pay a reported £5 million loan fee to secure the French international for the remainder of the season.

Aston Villa have signed centre-back Axel Disasi from Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season. Tottenham were also reportedly in discussions with the French defender on deadline day before he made the switch to Villa Park. Villa were looking to sign a new centre-back after Diego Carlos’s departure to Fenerbahce in January.