Aston Villa sign left-back Aly Cissokho from Valencia

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Aston Villa have announced the signing of the French defender Aly Cissokho from Valencia, subject to international clearance.

The 26-year-old left-back, who spent last season on loan at Liverpool, has agreed a four-year deal with Paul Lambert’s side.

Cissokho, who has won one cap for France, joined Liverpool last August but made only 15 league appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side before returning to Valencia.

The full-back moved to the Spanish club from Lyon in 2012 and he has also played for Porto, Vitória Setúbal and Gueugnon, where he began his senior career.

Cissokho joins Kieran Richardson, Joe Cole and Philippe Senderos, other arrivals at Villa Park this summer.