Tuesday 23 August 2016 12:51, UK
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Ritchie De Laet from Leicester City on a three-year contract.
The 27-year-old defender had been with Leicester since May 2012, but spent the latter part of last season on loan with Middlesbrough, winning promotion from the Championship for the second time in three years.
He will now have the opportunity to complete the feat for the third time as Villa look to make a swift return to the Premier League.
The Belgian was signed by Stoke in 2007 from Antwerp before making a move to Manchester United 18 months later.
De Laet only made three appearances for United though and had spells on loan at Sheffield United, Preston, Portsmouth and Norwich before his move to Leicester.
Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo said: "I'm pleased to have brought Ritchie to the club.
"He is another player who not only has Championship experience but has also played a part in helping a team win promotion back to the Premier League."
