Westwood pens new Villa deal

Aston Villa have confirmed that midfielder Ashley Westwood has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract at Villa Park.

Aston Villa have confirmed that midfielder Ashley Westwood has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract at Villa Park.

The 25-year-old joined the Villans from Crewe Alexandra in 2012 and has been a regular feature under Tim Sherwood and predecessor Paul Lambert.

And the Midlands outfit have now announced Westwood has committed his future to the club with a fresh long-term contract.

"I am extremely pleased to sign a new contract and commit my future to Aston Villa," he told the club's official website.

"I was made to feel very welcome from the moment I first walked through the door and I'm very happy at the club.

"I believe I'm now entering what I hope will be the peak years of my career and I look forward to spending them here."