"Back in the early 2000s, the signing of a striker from South America for a 9.5million fee was a very big deal, whereas these days, Chelsea have probably completed such a deal since this web page loaded. So the arrival of Juan Pablo Angel at Aston Villa in January 2001 for a club record fee - during the days of chairman Doug Ellis' often measured approach to spending - was one of the transfer stories of the season."
"The former River Plate man only found the net once as he adjusted to the Premier League over the second half of the 2000/01 season, but would net 16 goals in his first full season with the club. His best season in front of goal came during the 2003/04 campaign, when he netted 23 goals in all competitions, and this also provided Angel with one of his most treasured memories in a Villa shirt."
Juan Pablo Angel joined Aston Villa in January 2001 for a club-record £9.5m during chairman Doug Ellis' measured approach to spending. Angel scored once in the second half of the 2000/01 season while adjusting to the Premier League, then netted 16 goals in his first full season. His best campaign was 2003/04, with 23 goals in all competitions. Villa finished sixth under David O'Leary and reached the League Cup semi-finals after a dramatic quarter-final victory over Chelsea. Roman Abramovich's takeover of Chelsea increased competition. Angel later signed for New York Red Bulls and remains fondly remembered by Villa fans.
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