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Villa's Sanchez joins Fiorentina

Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez has joined Italian Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal with an option for a permanent move.

Sanchez joined Villa on a four-year deal from Spanish side Elche for an undisclosed fee in August 2014.

The Colombia international played in 23 games last term, but could not help his side avoid Premier League relegation.

He was not included in Villa's squad for their first game of the season at Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

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