Colombia international Carlos Sanchez "delighted" to join Aston Villa

Colombia international Carlos Sanchez expresses his delight after sealing a move to Aston Villa.

By Jack Prescott, Rugby Editor | 19 August 2014

Colombia international Carlos Sanchez has admitted that he is "delighted" to have joined Aston Villa.

The midfielder, 28, arrived at Villa Park last week from Elche on a four-year deal.

The Premier League club are understood to have paid around £4m for Sanchez's services.

"I am delighted to be here. It means a lot to me to come here," he told Villa's official website. "I have always wanted to play in England, particularly for a club like Villa.

"As soon as I found out Villa were interested, I had no doubts. I am going to try my very best to grow with the club. It's a big club. I'm sure I can progress here."

Villa continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday when they entertain Newcastle United.

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