Villa sign Bournemouth captain

 

 Aston Villa have announced they have signed Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick for a reported £3m.

 

Elphick, 28, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Villa after losing his place in the Bournemouth team last season.

 

The England central defender struggled with a long-term injury that ruled him out for most of the season.

 

Villa sign Bournemouth captain

 

However, he arrives with Championship pedigree having featured in more minutes than any outfield player in the 2014/15 campaign, in which Bournemouth won the title (4,113).

 

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