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Aston Villa announce the signing of Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet on loan, with Unai Emery strengthening the defence after Tyrone Mings injury

Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of French defender Clement Lenglet from Barcelona.

The centre-back arrives at Villa Park on a season-long loan from the Spanish champions, after spending last term on loan at Tottenham.

Lenglet made 35 appearances for Spurs last season and scored in the club's 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille that saw Tottenham top their group.

Upon singing for the Villains, Lenglet told the club's official sit 'I'm very, very happy to be here,' he said. 'It's a real pleasure.

'I played against the team last year with Tottenham and it was really, really difficult to play against Aston Villa.