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Villains snap up Sidwell

09 July 2008 - 12:28

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Steven Sidwell from Chelsea, for a fee believed to be in the region of around £5 million. Sidwell joined the Blues only last summer from Reading, but failed to make an impression and regular football with the first team.

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A club statement said: "Aston Villa have agreed to sign Chelsea's former England Under-21 midfielder Steve Sidwell, subject to a medical."



It is understood that the £5 million fee also includes performance fees, and that Villa have paid £3.5 million up front.



Aston Villa were desperate to find a successor to Gareth Barry; who looks destined to join Liverpool this summer.

Written by majicka