Joe Cole is convinced fellow Aston Villa signing Philippe Senderos will prove himself a great leader.
Swiss ace Senderos has agreed to join Villa on a two-year deal beginning July 1.
Cole told Villa's website: "Philippe is a good signing. He's a good player, no question about that.
"He's experienced - but he's still young.
"He's played at some big clubs like Milan and Arsenal. He's currently competing in his third World Cup for Switzerland. That says a lot in itself.
"Importantly, he's a real leader out there on the pitch and a model professional off the field too.
"It's another senior player that adds to that blend we have of experience and youth."
