Birkir Bjarnason has been cut loose by Aston Villa.

Villa announced today that Bjarnason has been released from his contract.

The Premier League new-boys confirmed:

"Aston Villa and Birkir Bjarnason have today mutually agreed to the termination of his contract with the Club.

"The Icelandic international made 54 appearances & scored six goals after joining from FC Basel in January 2017. The Club would like to wish BB the best of luck for the future."