Aston Villa have announced the signing of long-term target Tom Heaton from Burnley.
The 33-year-old is the club’s 11th signing of the summer, with Villa’s spending now passing £110 million since their return to the top flight.
Twitter: We are delighted to announce the signing of @TomHeatonGK for an undisclosed fee.
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A deal for Heaton has officially been announced as an undisclosed fee, however, it is believed the England international has cost Villa around £8 million, with a possible £500,000 due in add ons down the line.
And Villa fans were quick to take to social media to share their delight at the news.
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @TomHeatonGK Welcome @TomHeatonGK #HeatonsHere this is the signing of the summer so far. Great bit of… https://t.co/IpOAlxf7fo (@Kkasir23)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @TomHeatonGK And I am delighted to see this confirmed. Though how delighted I am must remain undisclo… https://t.co/fUWS0Fox8J (@Dial49RednGold)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @TomHeatonGK Unbelievable signing!!! Well done again…. Really excited about this season (@darrenconnor01)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @TomHeatonGK Brilliant bit of business, welcome Tom! #AVFC (@NoelM1986)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @TomHeatonGK I’m really happy…. this is a massive signing ! UTV (@HassanElkhafagi)
A move for Heaton could certainly be argued as one of the deals of the window across the whole of Europe this summer.
Villa now have an experienced Premier League shot-stopper in their ranks who knows just what it takes to be successful in the top flight.
And at just £8 million in today’s market, a move for Heaton is a great piece of business by the newly-promoted side.
The three-time England international, who looks set to be first-choice under Dean Smith, will help the newly shaped back four in front of him gel in the coming months.
Smith is still looking to bolster his squad before next Thursday’s deadline, with Club Brugge midfielder Marvelous Nakamba the next player thought to be heading through the door at Villa Park.
However, Villa fans can now relax, for the time being, knowing they have an experienced goalkeeper in their ranks ahead of the new season.
