Jota signs for Aston Villa

The Spaniard arrives for free after finishing his contract at Birmingham City, and joins an Aston Villa side that managed to clinch promotion to the Premier League after edging out Derby County in the playoff final.

Villa manager Dean Smith said: “I worked with Jota at Brentford. He’s a superb, talented player and Birmingham signed him as their record transfer. 

"I’m really happy to have him back working with us. He’s got great ability, great balance and a great eye for both goals and assists.”

Despite joining Birmingham City as their record signing, Jota never really got going for the Championship club, scoring just 8 goals in 58 games for the Blues.

June 5, 2019