Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 08:47 GMT 09:47 UK
Villa snap up American teenager
Aston Villa have completed the signing of United States Under-20 international Eric Lichaj.
The 18-year-old former Chicago Magic defender will go straight into Villa's Academy squad.
Lichaj is Villa's first American signing since the club were bought by Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner.
The 6ft defender, formerly at the University of North Carolina, will not be able to play until September as he is recovering from a broken foot.
"He signed a two year deal with options," said Lichaj's agent Steve Kelly.
"He was injured before he signed, but they saw his talent before that."
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