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In somewhat of a battle to sign the former Nantes star, a fee of 1.7 million pounds was agreed on his sale on August 6, 2004, after counter-offers from clubs such as RCD Espanyol, Besiktas and Galatasaray. He signed for a four-year contract at Aston Villa.
His first league match at Aston Villa was made as a substitute for Peter Whittingham on December 18, 2004.
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