Burnley have completed the signing of Ashley Westwood from Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half year contract with the option of a further year.
Westwood, 26, said he was looking forward to a fresh start with the Clarets and was looking forward to another chance in the Premier League.
Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of @ARWesty15.
More to follow.... pic.twitter.com/fLw3D8jMaE
- Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2017
"I'm delighted to be here," Westwood told Burley's official website. "It's happened fast but I've been made to feel very welcome and I can't wait to get going.
"It feels like a proper football club and homely and that's what I like. I like to be appreciated and I think I will definitely get that here.
"The manager at Villa said I could speak to Burnley and for me that was perfect -- a fresh start because things had got a bit stale at Villa.
"It's a fresh start and I want to show people what I can really do. I have had some great times at Villa but recently it's not been too good. I'm back in the Premier League and I've got another chance -- coming here into a dressing room like this, full of British talent, and people who want to do well.
"I fit that bill and hopefully we can grow as a team and keep on improving.
"I have watched Burnley and they look a bunch of people who work hard and have definitely got enough talent and hopefully I can add to that.
"For any club to stay in the Premier League is a big achievement. Burnley are doing very well and hopefully that can keep improving."
The midfielder joined Villa from Crewe in 2012 and made 162 appearances for the club including 124 in the Premier League.
He also played in the 2015 FA Cup final against Arsenal in which Villa were beaten 4-0.
