Aston Villa have capitalised on the Love Island boom by announcing their latest transfer move with a topical video.
The Championship club welcomed 22-year-old Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Andre Moreira on loan for the season by announcing that “a new boy has entered the Villa…”
ICYMI: Love Island might be over but we’re delighted to announce that a new boy has entered the Villa…#AVFC pic.twitter.com/I2rwt6RnDK
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) August 1, 2018
Parodying the ITV2 show’s “I’ve got a text!” catchphrase, the tweet definitely caught the attention of football fans on social media, with some big fans of the idea.
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— Elon Musk (@_JamesAVFC) August 1, 2018
Best announcement yet???
— Dan Wright (@DannyWright00) August 1, 2018
While others felt differently about their club referencing the dating show, which concluded earlier this week.
— Jacob (@JacobFurnell10) August 1, 2018
can’t we have anything nice without you ruining it
— nathan (@Nath1874) August 1, 2018
Will Aston Villa couple up with the Premier League next season?
