Routledge leaves Villa for QPR
Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Queen's Park Rangers on a permanent deal.
Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Queen's Park Rangers on a permanent deal.
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Routledge had appeared to be heading for Wales after Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale revealed they hope to make his loan permanent.
The 23-year-old winger joined the club last January from Tottenham.
The ex-Crystal Palace player made only two starts - in the UEFA Cup against FH Hafnarfjordur and Litex Lovech - and five substitute appearances.
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