PLYMOUTH ARGYLE sign Villa playmaker Azaz on loan
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- Created on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 05:07
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 07:19
- Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 05:07
- Written by CHARLIE PRICE at Home Park
Plymouth Argyle have signed goal-scoring playmaker Finn Azaz on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa.The 21-year-old midfielder becomes the Pilgrims’ third acquisition of the close season, following the arrivals of Matt Butcher and Mickel Miller.
Aza spent last season on loan with Newport County, becoming one of two County players to be selected in the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season, along with former Pilgrim Dom Telford. Azaz was also named the League Two Young Player of the Season.
He scored seven goals and provided assists aplenty in 42 games playing in a creative midfield role for the Exiles, as they finished 11th in League Two.
London-born Aza began his career in the youth system of West Bromwich Albion, and after signing his first professional contract with the Baggies, spent the 2020/21 season on loan to Cheltenham Town, for whom he played 37 times as they were crowned League Two champions.
Soon afterwards, Azaz switched his permanent allegiance to Aston Villa, who immediately arranged the loan at Newport which proved so successful.
Argyle boss Steven Schumacher said, "I am thrilled that Finn has decided to come and join us on loan from Aston Villa.
"He is a creative and exciting midfield player that will add quality to our team.
"He has an eye for a goal, and his composure in attacking situations is what really stood out to us.
"Finn had options to go to other Sky Bet League One teams, but I believe he was impressed with our vision as a club.
"He also knows that we as the coaching staff, will take the time to help him develop and improve his own game, preparing him for the next step in his career."
Finn Azaz at Home Park photo courtesy Plymouth Argyle FC
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