Ex-West Ham skipper Nigel Reo-Coker has finally joined Aston Villa on a four-year contract on Thursday night for £8.5million.

The 23 year old revealed the opportunity to join Villa was too good too miss out on and has set his sights on fulfilling his club’s European ambition.

“The reason I joined this club is their aspiration to play in Europe.”

“Martin O’Neill has told me what he is aiming to do and I believe we can achieve it.” Reo Coker told the club’s official site.