Reo-Coker checks in at Villa

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The two clubs agreed a fee - believed to be around £8.5million on Wednesday - and the England Under-21 passed a medical and agreed personal terms this evening.

Reo-Coker becomes become Villa's second most expensive signing as only Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel cost more (£9.5million) when he moved from River Plate to Villa Park in January 2001 during John Gregory's reign as manager.

The deal which took Ashley Young from Watford to Villa Park during the transfer window six months ago could eventually rise from £8million to £9.65million but that will depend on add-ons relating to appearances and international call-ups.

Despite his price-tag Reo-Coker said he had come to Villa Park to help the club win trophies.

"Football is my occupation and I love the game but I don't build myself up to be something I'm not. All I want to do is be successful," he said.

"I'm not a superstar or a miracle worker. I'm a hard-working person and I give 100% in every game I play. The reason I joined this club is their aspiration to play in Europe. Martin O'Neill has told me what he is aiming to do and I believe we can achieve it."

Reo-Coker admitted he had spoken to Young, a long-time friend, ahead of his transfer.

"We speak a lot on the phone and he's told me about the club and how much he is enjoying his time here," the midfielder told the club's website, www.avfc.co.uk.

"He's told me all about the manager, the staff, the fans and the direction the club is heading in. I enjoyed every minute of my time at West Ham but this is a new chapter, a new beginning for me. I'm hoping there will be a lot of success here."