Steven Gerrard snaps up Calum Chambers from Arsenal on a three-and-a-half-year deal because the centre again turns into Aston Villa's fourth January signing... and he says his swap to the Midlands is a 'no-brainer'
- Calum Chambers has joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year contract
- The defender leaves Arsenal after seven-and-a-half years in north London
- Chambers stated linking up with Steven Gerrard was a 'no-brainer' for his profession
- Gerrard has now made 4 summer time signings within the January switch window
Calum Chambers has joined Aston Villa to grow to be Steven Gerrard 's fourth signing of the January window.
Villa have been chasing one other centre again since Axel Tuanzebe opted to hitch Napoli on mortgage and Chambers has left Arsenal to signal a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Chambers, 27, has made solely 5 appearances for the Gunners this time period and follows Philippe Coutinho, Lucas Digne and Robin Olsen to Villa Park.
Talking to VillaTV for his first interview since sealing the transfer, Chambers stated: 'It is a large membership they usually're in a fantastic second at this second in time.
'It is a very thrilling place to be and everybody can see that from the skin. Issues are occurring right here and it is undoubtedly transferring in the proper course.
'For me, it was a no brainer to hitch a fantastic membership. It was the proper factor for me to do.'
He added: 'It is a fantastic stage to be becoming a member of the membership at. The membership's constructing momentum and it is an thrilling time to be right here.
'You'll be able to actually really feel that being in and across the constructing. You'll be able to really feel the vitality across the place.
'I really feel like I've joined at a good time and I am unable to wait to get began and provides it my all.'
Chambers spent seven-and-a-half years in north London with Arsenal however has discovered alternatives arduous to come back by below boss Mikel Arteta.
He leaves Arsenal having made 122 appearances since he joined the Gunners from Southampton again in 2014.
Villa are nonetheless attempting to signal a holding midfielder earlier than the window closes on Monday.
