By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Kyrie Pierre.

The attacking midfielder, who turns 16 in June, joins Villa’s Academy from Bristol Rovers having been with the south-west club for a number of years.

Academy manager Mark Harrison said: “We are delighted that Kyrie has joined us.

“He is somebody we believe has a lot of potential and we look forward to seeing him work hard to fulfil it. 

“We would also like to thank Bristol Rovers for allowing us the opportunity to sign him.”