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Villa left-back Sousa joins Rovers on loan

Aston Villa left-back Lino Sousa has joined Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old joined Villa in February and spent the second half of last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle.

He made eight appearances for the Pilgrims in the Championship, having begun his career in the Arsenal academy.

Sousa becomes the 14th summer signing for the Gas, and the fourth on loan.

"I feel like this is a really good platform to showcase myself and help the club achieve its aims for the season," he told the club's website, external.