Aston Villa is pleased to confirm the signing of Dutch defender Lamare Bogarde from Feyenoord.
The 16-year-old - who has already represented his country at youth level - goes straight into the Academy set-up at Bodymoor Heath.
Bogarde can play at centre-back or as a holding midfielder, with Villa beating several Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A clubs to his signature.
Upon Bogarde’s arrival, Academy manager Mark Harrison said: "We are delighted to welcome Lamare to the club.
“He is a player with immense potential and the commitment that will go in to fulfilling that starts now.”
