Aston Villa defender James Chester joins Stoke City on-loan

Aston Villa defender James Chester has completed a move to Stoke City on loan for the remainder of the season.

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The 31-year-old is highly regarded at Villa, and is club captain - but is keen to find time on the pitch ahead with the 2020 European Championships approaching this summer.

The Welshman is out of contract at Villa Park this summer, and famously played through a serious knee injury under former boss Steve Bruce when injury struck the club's back line during their time in the Championship.

He had feared he'd played his final game for the club during his lengthy spell on the sidelines.