Beye makes Villa switch

07 August 2009 21:24
Aston Villa have signed defender Habib Beye from Newcastle on a three-year contract, the Premier League club confirmed on Friday night.[LNB] The Senegal international right-back has signed on a three-year deal after arriving for an undisclosed fee from the relegated Magpies.[LNB] Beye follows Stewart Downing and Fabian Delph to Villa Park as their third major summer signing.[LNB] The 31-year-old told AVTV: "I think Villa is a great football club.[LNB] "I was really happy when my agent told me Villa were interested. I just said 'Get it done'. I wanted to sign for this club.[LNB] "It's going to be great working for Martin O'Neill because Villa have a great team. I am so proud now to play here.[LNB] "It was important for me to stay in the Barclays Premier League and I am really happy I have with Villa.[LNB] "Newcastle are a massive club but everybody knows the problems at the moment.[LNB] "I think joining Villa is a great step for me. I signed my contract this afternoon and I'm really glad. I now hope I will be successful with Villa."

Source: Eurosport