Micah Richards transfer news and rumours: Aston Villa set to sign former Manchester City defender

Q&A: What can we expect from Richards?

We spoke with Lorenzo Landini of Fiorentia blog Viola Nation. He tells us what to expect from Micah Richards after spending the year watching him in Serie A.

Micah Richards signs for Villa

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has signed for Aston Villa

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Report: Villa have signed Richards

Aston Villa have signed Micah Richards. The former Manchester City and England defender will join the claret and blues after rejecting a more lucrative deal from Sunderland, according to the Mirror.

Richards linked with Villa

Sky Bet have suspended betting on Micah Richards coming to Aston Villa. Plenty have taken that to mean that the former Manchester City and England defender is headed to Villa Park.