The move was confirmed by Villa owner and chairman Tony Xia on Monday, with Terry's glittering Blues career having come to an end at the close of the 2016-17 season:
Dr. Tony Xiaud83dudc4fud83cudffbud83dudc4fud83cudffbud83dudc4fud83cudffbud83dudcdeWelcome JT to Birmingham city...Aston Villaud83cudf08!#UTV! @AVFCOfficial Announcement shortly!
Xia offered a dig towards local rivals Birmingham City, who were also linked with the former England captain, per BBC Sport.
The veteran moves to a Villa side who will be seeking to mount a push for promotion back into the Premier League. Following their relegation in 2016, the Midlands club were only able to finish 13th last season.