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Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz has joined Plymouth Argyle on loan for a second successive year.
After signing a new contract extension with Villa, he will rejoin the Pilgrims after making 38 appearances on loan last season. He contributed with eight goals and 10 assists in all competitions.
A statement released by Plymouth, reads: “Finn Azaz has rejoined Argyle. The creative midfielder, who played a huge part in Argyle’s Sky Bet League One title-winning success last season, is back for another season-long loan at Home Park, from Aston Villa.
“Azaz, who turns 23 in September, scored eight goals in 38 appearances in 2022/23, including some of the most significant. He scored the first goal of Argyle’s season, in a 1-0 home win against Barnsley on the opening day of the season, and would later score the final one, at Port Vale, in May, as the Greens won 3-1 to clinch the title.
Manager Steven Schumacher said: “It is great to have Finn back on board. He was another player who was so influential for us last season and was a huge part of the team that won the league.”He scored some big goals and provided some assists at important times last season. His creativity and quick thinking will benefit us greatly in the Championship. I believe Finn is another player who is capable of stepping up a division and having an equally big impact on the team. Welcome back!”
Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip added: “It is so good to have another player back at Argyle who performed so well for us last season. It means we add another really talented player to our ranks, and it also says to us that these players believe in what we are trying to achieve.
“They have found an environment they enjoy playing in, and we are very pleased that Finn will be with us for another year.
