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West Brom's Joleon Lescott joins Villa

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has spoken of his delight after completing the signing of defender Joleon Lescott from West Brom.

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The 33-year-old former England international has signed a two-year deal at Villa Park.

Lescott was named supporters' Player of the Year at the Hawthorns last season after joining the Baggies in June 2014, but moves on after the club's agreed a fee which could rise to £2million.

Sherwood said: "I'm delighted to bring Joleon on board. He's a player who has great Premier League experience and he'll be a huge help to the younger members of our squad."

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