Ireland’s Ciaran Clark agrees new Aston Villa deal

Ciaran Clark has signed a new five-year contract with Aston Villa, according to the Premier League club.

The 25-year-old defender ascended through Villa’s youth-team ranks to become a key member of the first team.

He said on the club’s official website: “I’m absolutely thrilled to sign a new contract. I’ve been at Aston Villa since I was a kid and I want to continue to play for this fantastic football club.