Villa sign goalie Gollini from Hellas Verona

Aston Villa have completed the much trailed £4.25million signing of Hellas Verona goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.

The Italy U21 international arrives at Villa Park on a four-year deal from the club that finished last in Serie A last season.

Gollini was largely a bench warmer at Hellas during the last campaign making just three appearances for the Gialloblu last season.

That said, the 21-year-old is highly thought in his home country and has made four appearances for the Italy U21 side.

'I am very pleased to have brought in Pierluigi,' saidVilla boss Roberto Di Matteo .

'We have managed to sign him despite the fact he was being chased by a number of top sides and that is a great sign.

'He's a young man but has plenty of experience and I'm sure he'll prove to be an excellent signing for the club.'
Gollini's signing spells doubt the futures of Brad Guzan and Mark Bunn, who both enjoyed spells as the club's number one goalkeeper last season.