Calum Chambers has finally made his move to Aston Villa, after signing a 3-And-Half-Year deal with the club.
The club in a statement on Thursday 27th January 2022, stated that the versatile defender, who can operate at both centre-back and right-back has joined them from Arsenal.
Calum Chambers graduated into the first team from the academy at Southampton before earning a move to Arsenal in 2014. He has also enjoyed loan stints at Middlesbrough and Fulham.
Capped by England, the 27-year-old has made five appearances for the Gunners this season.
The 27-year-old while speaking during his first interview with VillaTV, as reported by the club, said he was delighted to make the move to the midlands.
He said: “It’s a massive club and they’re in a great moment at this moment in time.
“It’s a very exciting place to be and everyone can see that from the outside. Things are happening here and it’s definitely moving in the right direction.
“For me, it was a no-brainer to join a great club. It was the right thing for me to do.”
Chambers made 122 appearances for Arsenal after joining the Gunners from Southampton in 2014, including several in the Champions League.
And after spending seven-and-a-half years in north London, Chambers is excited for the next part of his career as a Villa player.
“It’s a great club, it’s a massive club. I’ve played at Villa Park a few times and it’s great stadium with a great set of fans,” he said.
“The manager did very well at Rangers. He’s a young, exciting manager and I can’t wait to work with him.”
Chambers added: “It’s a great stage to be joining the club at. The club’s building momentum and it’s an exciting time to be here.
“You can really feel that being in and around the building. You can feel the energy around the place.
“I feel like I’ve joined at a great time and I can’t wait to get started and give it my all.”