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Aston Villa sign Scott Sinclair from Manchester City

Villa's Scott Sinclair celebrates after scoring against Stoke City at Villa Park
Image: Scott Sinclair: Has already spent three months at Villa Park this season on loan

Aston Villa have completed the permanent signing of winger Scott Sinclair from Manchester City after his successful loan spell.

The 26-year-old midfielder has already spent more than three months at Villa Park, having joined on loan in January. He has penned a four-year deal with the Premier League club.

Sinclair has made 11 appearances since moving to Villa, including three in the FA Cup.

The Bath-born player told Villa's official website: "We've had a fantastic end to the current season - and now I am already looking forward to the new one.

"It was important for the family to have that stability and I'm thrilled it's with a club like Villa.

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"This is the happiest I have been in a long time. Now it's about kicking on with my career in claret and blue.

"I have already loved every minute of playing for this club. To be a permanent Villa player now is a fantastic feeling."

He has scored three goals for the FA Cup finalists and has just recovered from injury, adding: "My aim now in the closing two weeks is giving 100 per-cent in training and waiting for my next chance."

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