Newcastle signs Ciaran Clark from Aston Villa

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Newcastle United confirmed the club's acquisition of versatile defender Ciaran Clark from Aston Villa on Wednesday, signing the 26-year-old for a reported £5-million fee, according to sources of Sky Sports.

Clark joins Newcastle on a five-year deal after making 158 appearances for the Villans, scoring 10 goals.

"Newcastle is a massive club so I'm really happy to be here," Clark told the club's official website. "Importantly, it is a club that is moving in the right direction and pushing for the right things, so I'm really excited to now be a part of that.

"Things seem to have progressed really quickly over the last few days but I'm delighted to have got it all done and be a part of this squad."

Manager Rafa Benitez was quite pleased with the acquisition as he looks to bring Newcastle back into the Premier League next season.

"Ciaran is a very versatile player, as a left-footed centre-back he can also play left-back and also as a defensive midfielder," Benitez said in a club statement. "He has a lot of experience of English football and will add good balance and competition to our squad.

"I am sure he will progress with us here at Newcastle, we are very happy for him to join us."