Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
The 26-year-old has completed his switch to Villa Park subject to international clearance after a reported £15.5million fee was agreed last week.
Manager Dean Smith said: 'Morgan has performed consistently at the highest level in French football for a number of seasons as well as in this season's Champions League, and is a player with the quality and experience to play in any midfield position.
He will add real competition for starting places and gives us more squad depth which is vital to competing successfully in the Premier League.'