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Villa sign De Laet from Leicester

Aston Villa have signed Ritchie De Laet from Leicester for an undisclosed fee.

The Belgian, 27, has moved to Villa Park on a three-year contract after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.

The ex-Stoke City and Manchester United youngster in the third former Premier League player signed by Villa following West Brom defender James Chester and Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak.

Villa boss Roberto di Matteo has now made seven signings since being appointed in early June.

He ha also brought in Bournemouth defender Tommy Elphick, goalkeeper Pierlugi Gollini, Reading midfielder Aaron Tshibola and Fulham striker Ross McCormack.