Glenn Whelan sights set on promotion with Aston Villa

Aston Villa have signed Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan in a deal which could rise to £2m (€2.2m).

The 33-year-old Ireland international has put pen to paper on a two-year contract at Villa Park, bringing to an end his nine-year association with the Premier League side.

“I have enjoyed happy times at Stoke City but now is the time for a new football adventure — and what a club to join in Aston Villa,” Whelan said.