Aston Villa have formalised the signing of Youri Tielemans.

The Belgium international joins Villa in a Bosman transfer from Leicester City.

“When I had a few chats with the manager (Unai Emery), his ambition, his passion and the way he led the team impressed me and made me decide to come to Aston Villa," he said.

“It's a big club. I'm really excited."

Tielemans added: “It's a new challenge for me after four-and-a-half years at Leicester.

“It's been a good time but now is the time to move on for myself and my family.

“Now I'm at Aston Villa, I'm really looking forward to it. I can't wait to get started."

He concluded: “Playing in Europe is always a great achievement, and the way the manager led the team back to Europe is an amazing achievement.

“We have to be ready for it. European cup competitions are always special.

“They will hopefully be some good nights."