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Nathan Baker back with Bristol City after making move from Aston Villa

Friday 28 July 2017 13:45, UK

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Nathan Baker of Villa in action during the pre- season friendly between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on July
Image: Nathan Baker is leaving Aston Villa for Bristol City

Bristol City have completed the signing of defender Nathan Baker from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old, who had a spell on loan at Ashton Gate in 2015-16, has agreed a four-year contract with Villa's Sky Bet Championship rivals.

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Baker had been with Villa since 2004 and made 35 appearances last season after returning from his loan spell with the Robins.

City boss Lee Johnson told bcfc.co.uk: "Nathan is a quality signing. He's a very good defender who is held in high regard.

"Nathan knows all about Bristol City, having been here before, and we now have strong competition for places in defence.

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"Nathan has played in the Premier League before and is still only 26. We're absolutely delighted to have signed a player of his quality."

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