Saturday, 12th July, 2014
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of winger Kieran Richardson from Fulham on a two-year deal.
The former Manchester United player was poised to move to a new club this summer after his former club Fulham were relegated from the Premier League.
The 29-year-old will add to manager Paul Lambert's options in midfield during next season.
Richardson will also have the opportunity to team up with his former Sunderland manager Roy Keane, who is Aston Villa assistant boss, at Villa Park.
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"Kieran Richardson has joined us on a two-year deal", said an Aston Villa statement.
After having spent his youth days at Manchester United, the 29-year-old left the Old Trafford-based outfit in 2007 to join Sunderland.
During his spell at Sunderland, Richardson made 149 appearances, scoring 15 goals.
He had also been part of the England Under-18 and Under-21 squads before making his senior debut for the country in 2005. He has eight caps for England, having scored two goals.
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