Manchester United complete signing of Ashley Young from Aston Villa

After months of speculation, the England international finally completes his move from the Midlands club to the Premier League champions, penning a five-year contract

The club confirmed on their official website that the England international has signed a five-year contract after passing a medical.

Young had been at Villa Park since January 2007 following a move from Watford and made 190 appearances in his time at the club, scoring 38 goals.

Defender Rio Ferdinand has lauded the signing, saying via his Twitter account: "Welcoming Ashley Young to Manchester United, another top, hungry and young player joins the ranks."

Meanwhile, new Villa boss Alex McLeish has praised his outgoing player, telling his club's official website: "Ashley has made a terrific contribution for Villa over the past four-and-a-half seasons and everyone at the club wishes him the best for the future.

"He has become an important player in the England team during that time and I'm sure he will be looking forward to this new challenge."
The winger is the club's second signing of the summer after the transfer of young defender Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers.

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