Joleon Lescott is delighted to "finally" pull on an Aston Villa shirt.
The 33-year-old, who grew up supporting the club, penned a two-year deal which could eventually be worth as much as £2million after joining from West Brom.
Lescott, who revealed he failed to impress the claret and blues during a trial as a kid, said: “It's a special occasion for me and my family.
“It's 17 years overdue!
“I remember coming on a trial and I was told that I wasn't up to the grade."