The 26-year-old joined Aston Villa for £15 million in the summer.
Jonathan Kodjia joined Aston Villa in the summer for £15 million, according to ESPN.
But the former Bristol City marksman has struggled to hit the heights expected of him so far, netting once in six Championship starts.
In his defence, no Aston Villa player has covered himself in glory this season as the Villans sit 19th in the Championship, culminating in Roberto Di Matteo’s dismissal.
And the 26-year-old certainly looks to be relishing a couple of weeks away from the doom and gloom of Villa Park if his latest goal on international duty is anything to go by.
Kodjia starred in the Ivory Coast’s 3-1 win over Mali, and netted a stunner in the process.
Aston Villa fans can only hope that the strike gives Kodjia a confidence boost and returns to the club scene revitalised, because Villa need it.
They have not yet hired a replacement for Di Matteo, but the club will want one in place before next Saturday’s visit of Wolves.
Villa have been slipping down the table all season long, and they really need to start their ascent as soon as possible to preserve their hopes of promotion this season.
Aston Villa’s Jonathan Kodjia in action with Newcastle’s Jamaal Lascelles
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