Zépiqueno's current contract with Feyenoord is set to expire, and the club was unable to extend his deal. As a result, he has agreed to join Aston Villa on a free transfer.

Aston Villa has been looking for a young striker to replace Jhon Duran, who left the team. The club believes that Zépiqueno has great potential and fits the profile they are looking for.

Due to the Premier League's financial rules, Aston Villa may need to sell some players next season to comply. Since they will not be playing in the Champions League, they may face financial constraints.