Aston Villa have continued their summer spending spree with the signing of Trezeguet from Kasimpasa.

The newly-promoted Championship side have recruited one of Egypt's star players from the African Cup of Nations.

Mahmoud Hassan, known as Trezeguet, has joined for £8.75million subject to a work permit and international clearance.

Villa manager Dean Smith said: '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.'