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Aston Villa players join AS Annecy on loan ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Aston Villa players join AS Annecy on loan ahead of new season

Summary

Three players from Aston Villa are set to join Ligue 2 club AS Annecy on loan as part of a strategic partnership. Mohamed Koné, Kadan Young, and Zepiqueno Redmond will move to Annecy, which is partly owned by Aston Villa's owners, V Sports. The decision follows Rowe’s loan to the French club last season, indicating a growing connection between the two teams. Redmond previously struggled for playing time after moving from Feyenoord. This development aims to enhance the players' experience in a competitive environment ahead of the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Mohamed Koné, Kadan Young, and Zepiqueno Redmond will join Annecy on loan.
•V Sports recently acquired a minority share in AS Annecy.
•Redmond's move follows a challenging stint at Huddersfield.
•The arrangement aims to boost player competencies in Ligue 2.
•Triston Rowe was previously on loan at Annecy last season.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa trio set for Annecy loan

What they're saying

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V Sports, the owners of Aston Villa, confirmed their purchase of a minority share in Ligue 2 club AS Annecy (thought to be a 30% share, although not confirmed) earlier this month. It is a deal that ha...
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