Aston Villa have finalized the acquisition of Ross Barkley in a £5 million transaction from Luton Town. The 30-year-old has drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, such as Newcastle United and Everton, following a successful season at Luton where he notched five goals and four assists in 32 games.

After a loan stint at Villa last season during his challenging tenure at Chelsea, Barkley expressed his ambition to secure a trophy with his new team. He commended the club’s progress and expressed excitement about competing in the Champions League.

Although Newcastle’s rumored interest in Barkley was not substantial, his impressive performance in a match against them had some fans advocating for his signing. Barkley’s praise for Newcastle and St James’ Park endeared him to supporters after a standout display.

In a nutshell, Ross Barkley has completed a £5 million move to Aston Villa from Luton Town, expressing his desire to win silverware with the club and lauding their progress. Despite Newcastle’s casual interest, Barkley’s performance against them and his admiration for the club’s atmosphere resonated well with fans.