Villa sign Egypt star from Hull

The New York Times 21:02 - 19 July 2017

Egypt's midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady controls the ball during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group D football match between Egypt and Ghana in Port-Gentil on January 25, 2017

Aston Villa have signed Egyptian international midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady from Championship rivals Hull City for a fee of £1 million ($1.3 million, 1.13 million euros), the club confirmed Wednesday.

Villa boss Steve Bruve has raided his former club to sign the 29-year-old, who he managed at Sunderland and Hull.

Elmohamady, who's signed a three-year deal at Villa Park, will now link up with the squad in Germany.

“Aston Villa is a great club and I am thrilled to join – it’s one of the very biggest clubs in England and its history and tradition is there for all to see," said the Egyptian.

“It’s a great time to join too as we look for promotion to the Premier League.

“I will give absolutely everything to help us achieve that goal."