Last update on. From the section Aston VillaWith 13 goals in 33 matches across all competitions, Danny Ings was Southampton’s top scorer last yearAston Villa has signed Danny Ings, a Southampton striker, to a three-year contract worth 25m.Ings, 29 years old, is Villa's fourth summer signing after Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey, and Ashley Young.After joining Southampton from Liverpool in 2018, he scored 46 goals in 100 games.Dean Smith, Villa boss, said that Danny is an exceptional Premier League footballer who has scored many goals in every game he played."He is also a top-level professional with a great personality who will be a leader within our squad and a role example for our young academy players, who are now in the first team."Ings was about to enter his final year at St Mary's. He turned down a four-year contract in July. This would have made Ings the club's highest paid player. However, he is keen to try himself at a higher level.Two major knee injuries to the striker meant that he spent more than a full year in hospital.Ings was part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad in September and October. However, Ings' chances to make the Euro 2020 squad were hampered by a series of problems including a positive Covid Test.He arrives at Villa Park as Jack Grealish, a midfielder, is closer to leaving the club. Manchester City is closing in on a 100m deal with the England international.
