Aston
Villa have sealed the deal of defender Micah Richards on a free transfer, as
per SkySports
report.
Richards
who spent ten years at Manchester City before being released by the club recently
has agreed a move to Aston Villa on a free transfer. He has signed a four-year
deal at Villa Park.
The
Englishman spent last season on loan at Serie A outfit Fiorentina. He only
started seven Serie A games.
Richards
missed the last few seasons at Man City due to injuries which never allowed him
to take his starting role back.
He
was linked with numerous Premier League sides in the past including Liverpool,
Newcastle United and Sunderland. But Villa in the end won the race.
Aston
Villa boss Sherwood said: "I'm really pleased to get Micah on
board and I'm sure he will prove to be an excellent signing for the football
club."
Richards
who has won Premier League twice at Etihad Stadium and few Domestic Cups
featured for City last year in March against Wigan.
The
26-year-old made more than 240 appearances for City in all competitions.
Villa
who stood runner up in last season’s FA Cup campaign conceded 57 goals in the Premier
League. They are eyeing to make their defence strong .
Meanwhile,
City are eyeing Aston Villa star Fabian Delph, as per BirminghamMail. City boss
Manuel Pellegrini is a big admirer of the attacker and soon will be concluding
his deal.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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