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.

Axel Disasi’s (26) loan move from Chelsea to Aston Villa was completed in the early hours of the morning. It is a straight loan for the Frenchman, who will return to his parent club at the end of

Disasi joined Chelsea from Monaco in 2023. While he was a regular last term, making 31 Premier League appearances, the 26-year-old has not been a common fixture in the Blues' side under Enzo Maresca