By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Oliwier Zych.

The youngster arrives from Zaglebie Lubin in Poland and has represented his country at international level.

Villa’s Academy attracted the keeper to Bodymoor Heath amid interest from several clubs across Europe.

Academy manager Mark Harrison said: “We’re really happy to welcome Oliwier to the club.

"This signing, along with all of our new additions, is the result of a lot of hard work in terms of recruitment and further evidence of the club's vision to build a long-term player development strategy, which is backed by Nassef, Wes, Christian and Johan."