Villa sign winger El Ghazi on permanent deal from Lille

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship Playoff Final - Aston Villa v Derby County - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 27, 2019 Aston Villa's Anwar El-Ghazi celebrates scoring their first goal with Tammy Abraham Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

(Reuters) - Aston Villa have announced the signing of winger Anwar El Ghazi from Lille on a four-year deal after his successful loan spell at Villa Park last season, the newly-promoted Premier League club said on Monday.

Netherlands international El Ghazi scored Villa's opening goal in their 2-1 victory over Derby County in the Championship playoff final last month.