Philippe Senderos joins Grasshoppers on a free transfer

Philippe Senderos has joined Grasshoppers on a six-month deal after leaving Aston Villa earlier this week.

The former Arsenal, Everton and Fulham defender, whose contract was cancelled by mutual consent by Villa, has returned home to Switzerland in a bid to revive his career and international selection chances ahead of the European Championships this summer.

Senderos played just nine matches for Villa after injuries hampered his career since joining the club from Valencia on a free transfer in July 2014.

The 30-year-old, who has played at three World Cups, made the last of his 55 appearances for Switzerland almost 18 months ago.

Grasshoppers are currently second in the Swiss league and trail six-time defending champions FC Basel by 10 points.