Tim Sherwood joy as Micah Richards agrees Aston Villa move

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Micah Richards on a four-year deal, the club have announced.

The 26-year-old defender will officially join the club on a free transfer on July 1 after his Manchester City contract expires.

Richards spent last season on loan at Fiorentina and becomes boss Tim Sherwood’s first summer signing at Villa.