Habib Beye is delighted to seal his move to Aston Villa Football Club.

The defender has left relegated Newcastle United to join Villa in a reported £3million transfer, and he admits he is thrilled to remain in the Premier League for the coming season.

"I think Villa is a great football club," Beye told AVTV. "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.

"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. It was important for me to stay in the Premier League and I am really happy I have with Villa.

“Newcastle are a massive club but everybody knows the problems at the moment. I think joining Villa is a great step for me. I signed my contract and I'm really glad. I now hope I will be successful with Villa."