Boubacar Kamara is delighted with his move to Aston Villa.

The Olympique Marseille midfielder's Bosman move to Villa was confirmed this morning.

Kamara admits Villa's scouting trip last month made a big difference. Villa boss Steven Gerrard, chief exec Christian Purslow and football chief Johan Lange all made a check on Kamara at the Velodrome.

The midfielder recalled: “When I met Steven, Christian and Johan, I knew Aston Villa was for me.

"Their ambition and determination to succeed match mine. I can't wait for the pre-season to start."