With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Aston Villa have announced the signing of teenage winger Declan Frith who last wore the colours of Chelsea.

The 19-year-old has been offered a contract by Aston Villa after impressing on trial in recent weeks.

He netted a hat-trick for the Young Lions in a 6-2 rout of Coventry Sphinx in the Birmingham Senior Cup first round last month.

Commenting on the capture of Frith, Academy manager Mark Harrison said: "Declan left Chelsea at the end of August and has been on trial with us for a couple of weeks, playing in games against West Bromwich Albion, Coventry Sphinx, Stoke City and Wolves.

"Having performed well he has signed a professional contract. He is a wide attacking player who can play both sides.

"We look forward to seeing how he develops."

On Frith's curriculum vitae, he lists Bromley, Sutton United and Welling United among his previous clubs.

Igho Kingsley

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