Fenerbahce sign Tanzania striker from Aston Villa

Fenerbahce have announced the signing of Tanzania striker Mbwana Samatta from Aston Villa on a four-year deal.

The Tanzania captain joined Villa from Genk in January on a four-and-a-half-year contract and scored two goals in 16 appearances in all competitions under Dean Smith.

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Villa, who secured Premier League safety on the final day of last season, have signed Ollie Watkins from Brentford for an initial club-record £28m fee, potentially rising to £33m in add-ons, and forward Bertrand Troare from Lyon this summer.

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“I know how big a club Fenerbahce is. Not only in Turkey, a club known and weight in the world,” Samatta said.

“I am happy to be here in such a family because it will be a new and big challenge for me.

Mbwana Samatta played in all six of Genk’s Champions League group stage matches prior to his move to Aston Villa in January

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“Fenerbahce has a lot of supporters and they always want to win. I also want to win. I came with this request, I am very happy and I hope we will win many trophies.”

Villa are yet to formally confirm the departure of Samatta.

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