Aston Villa unveil striker Danny Ings as their latest summer signing

Aston Villa unveil Danny Ings as their latest summer signing with prolific Southampton and England striker penning a three-year deal… and Dean Smith hails arrival of ‘top professional’ as club’s busy window continues

  • Danny Ings has become Aston Villa’s latest signing after leaving Southampton 
  • Prolific striker Ings netted 14 goals last season and was in-demand this summer 
  • Villa boss Dean Smith says he is ‘delighted’ to have snapped up ‘role model’ Ings 

Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Danny Ings from Southampton.

Ings, 29, netted 14 goals last season for both club and country and has become Villa’s latest arrival this summer.

With talisman Jack Grealish on the cusp of joining Manchester City, Villa have enjoyed a busy window, and Dean Smith has hailed the swoop for Ings.

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Danny Ings from Southampton on a three-year deal

‘Danny is an outstanding Premier League footballer who has scored goals wherever he has played,’ Smith said.

‘He is also a top professional with a great character who will be a leader in our squad and a role model for our rapidly developing young Academy players who are now in and around the first team. 

‘I am delighted to welcome Danny to our great Club.’

Villa boss Dean Smith has hailed Ings as a ‘top professional’ and is ‘delighted’ with the swoop

Ings dazzled during his spell at St Mary’s, having scored 46 goals in 100 appearances for Southampton after joining from Liverpool in 2018. 

However, with just one more year left on his contract, Ings has opted to move on to Villa for an undisclosed fee instead of renewing.  

Villa have already brought in Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen, Norwich’s Emi Buendia and secured a return for Ashley Young ahead of the new season.  

More to follow. 




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