Tim Sherwood has spoken about the capture of 26-year old defender Micah Richards from Manchester City on a free transfer.
The Villa manager believes Richards is entering his "peak years" talking to Aston Villa's official site.
Richards has many titles to his name including lifting the Premier League title and FA Cup, as well as playing in the Champions League for the Citizens and representing England at senior level.
Sherwood believes his "winning mentality" will be invaluable as he looks to rebuild a team plagued by relegation fears over recent years.
He said that he is "really pleased to get Micah on board" and he's "sure he will prove to be an excellent signing for the football club."
Richards was described as a "winner" by Sherwood something he believes is a vital trait in his sides.
Sherwood pleased to have Richards
The English manager said that the club are "signing are player who is used to winning football matches" and that he wants "players with that winning mentality" at Aston Villa.
At 26-year-old, Sherwood says that Villa "are getting him when he should be producing the best football of his career."
He also commented on the versatility of the Birmingham-born defender. Suggesting that the defender can get back into the England squad ahead of Euro 2016 in France if he can perform for Villains.
Richards has winning mentality, says Sherwood
He added that "Micah has played international football for England in the past and if he performs as well as I know he can for Aston Villa then there is no reason why he can't get back to that level again."
Tim Sherwood has been linked with many names in recent weeks including the France U-21 international Jordan Amavi with reports in France claiming a bid has been accepted.
Meanwhile, Matt Lowton is expected to sign for Burnley over the coming days as Sherwood goes in search of "Tim Sherwood players", what the man himself describes as winners.