Villa's Samatta Joins Fenerbahce on Loan

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce on an initial loan deal until the end of the season.

Fenerbanhce also said they had agreed a four-year contract with the 27-year-old Tanzania international, to be signed at the end of the loan.

Samatta joined Villa in January from Belgian side Genk.

"I thank Villa for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of playing in the Premier League,"he said according to BBC.

He scored on his Premier League debut against Bournemouth and also in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City in March.