Aston Villa have announced their second summer signing. This time 20-year-old Denmark defender Jores Okore has put pen to paper on a four year deal which will run until the summer of 2017
The defender told AVFC
‘We’re a young team and we played some really good football over the second half of last season which is something we want to build on now as players, as a team and as a club. I know there is great potential in the team. I have watched many of our games because the Premier League is very popular back in Denmark. I know also that we have a good coach and this is a really good club. This is the right club for me, I feel it straight away.”
Adding, ‘I’m happy to be wearing the shirt and I feel like I’m looking really good in it – it feels very comfortable. I’m looking forward to us going out next season, performing as a team and showing our potential.”
And he says he`s a big, strong defender with pace.
This is the guy who got the seal of approval from Villa legend Martin Laursen. See: Click Here
Paul Lambert said ‘He’s only 20 years of age and that’s good but he’s also an international player at a really young age and he’s played Champions League football as well, which is testament to his potential. Jores has played in big games but he’s a very humble lad and he will be a really good addition to our team and to our squad. I’m pleased that we’ve signed a player of his stature, for he is someone who can come in and make a huge impact.”
Adding, ‘There’s a great opportunity for him here and the competition for places is something that’s really important. You want to try to have that throughout the team.’
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EIGHTH Season
2013/2014
2nd season for Paul Lambert era:
In
Aleksandar Tonev (from Lech Poznan)
Liam Prynn (from Torquay, around £50k + add ons)
Jores Okore (from FC Nordjaelland for around £4m)
Out
Richard Dunne (released)
Andy Marshall (released)
Eric Lichaj (released)
Jean Makoun
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