Aston Villa have signed centre back Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season, both clubs announced early on Tuesday without revealing deals of the deal.

Aston Villa were forced to compromise to seal the signing of a versatile defender who Tottenham made consistent efforts to sign in the final stages of the winter window.

Axel Disasi’s (26) loan move from Chelsea to Aston Villa was completed in the early hours of the morning. It is a straight loan for the Frenchman, who will return to his parent club at the end of