By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old made over 120 league appearances for Forest initially as a right-sided attacker and more recently as right back.

He enjoyed an outstanding 2019/20 season, winning Forest’s Player of the Year Award.

Head Coach Dean Smith said: “We are delighted to welcome Matty to Villa and believe we have secured one of England’s brightest young prospects.

“He has an excellent playing record for a young player and we believe he will settle in easily and continue his rapid development into a top full-back.”