Elphick joins Aston Villa as Di Matteo's first signing
Reuters
Aston Villa's reboot is underway.
The club announced the signing of defender Tommy Elphick from Bournemouth on Monday, making the 28-year-old the Villans' first signing since appointing new bench boss Roberto Di Matteo.
Elphick boasts a wealth of experience in the Championship from his days with both Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion. He served as the former's captain last season, but made only 14 appearances as he was hampered by injury.
His new club paid £3 million for Elphick's services, reports Peter O'Rourke of ESPN FC.
Villa is getting set to embark on a campaign in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League for the first time ever last season.
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