Aston Villa have completed the signing of Elche midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

Sanchez has joined, subject to international clearance, for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

The 28-year-old, nicknamed 'The Rock', played for his country at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Sanchez, who played four times for Colombia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, had one season at Elche after joining from French side Valenciennes.

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