ASEC Mimosas is a well-known club in West Africa, having produced several talented players in the past, including Yaya and Kolo Touré.

The club has also seen recent success with players like Odilon Kossounou, Karim Konaté, and Touré Bazoumana joining top European teams.

This signing is part of a growing partnership between Villa and ASEC Mimosas, with Koné having already been training with Villa's under-21 team since the start of the season.