Aston Villa have completed the signing of Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
A statement on Villa's website read: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Calum Chambers from Arsenal.
"The versatile defender, who can operate at both centre-back and right-back, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal.
"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.
"Welcome, Calum!"
Chambers' contract was up in the summer, and there were no plans for the Gunners to extend his current deal.
The Englishman, who spent the best part of eight years in north London, won the FA Cup and Community Shield with the Gunners during his time at the club.
Arsenal have also released a statement, thanking the defender for his efforts.
"Calum Chambers has joined Aston Villa in a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee," it read on Arsenal.com.
"Joining us from Southampton in July 2014 as a 19-year-old, Calum soon became a full England international, having previously starred for the Under-21s.
"The defender made 122 appearances in all competitions during his time with us, winning both the FA Community Shield on his debut in August 2014 and the Emirates FA Cup in 2015.
"Calum also enjoyed two loan spells during his time as a Gunner, at Middlesbrough in 2016/17 and at Fulham in 2018/19, where he won their Player of the Season award for his excellent performances in a defensive midfield role.
"We wish Calum all the best for the next chapter in his career and thank him for his contribution to Arsenal over the past eight seasons.
"The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes."
