Elphick joins Aston Villa as Di Matteo's first signing
Aston Villa's reboot is underway.
The club announced the signing of defender Tommy Elphick from Bournemouth on Monday, making the 28-year-old the Villans' first signing since appointing new bench boss Roberto Di Matteo.
Breaking news: @TommyElph4 has this afternoon joined #AVFC on a three-year-deal. #WelcomeTommy pic.twitter.com/HBEodaR3UC
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) June 20, 2016
Elphick boasts a wealth of experience in the Championship from his days with both Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion. He served as the former's captain last season, but made only 14 appearances as he was hampered by injury.
His new club paid £3 million for Elphick's services, reports Peter O'Rourke of ESPN FC.
Villa is getting set to embark on a campaign in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League for the first time ever last season.