Aston Villa have completed the signing of Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal.
The 23-year-old started his career as a right winger and developed into one of the best full-backs in the Championship.
He told Aston Villa’s official website: “My agent rang me and said that Villa were interested, and immediately it was the place I wanted to come to. I said, ‘don’t even worry about anywhere else, I want to come here and play.
“It’s such a big football club, from the fanbase to the stadium. Every time I played at Villa Park before it just sold itself to me.
“It’s a very proud moment for me and my family, and I can’t wait to get started. Playing for such a big club is going to be brilliant.”
Cash joined Forest 6 years ago and went on to make 141 appearances and scored 13 goals.
“It’s been a crazy journey from the age of 17, getting released at Wycombe Wanderers to kicking on,” he said.
“I had a very good five years at Forest and I can’t thank them enough – they were very good to me.
“Signing for Villa is a huge moment, and I want to thank everyone who’s supported me through this process.
“I’m coming off a good season and I’m ready to take that into the Premier League with Villa.”
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