Steve Sidwell has revealed his decision to quit Chelsea for Aston Villa was "a no-brainer" despite interest from a number of clubs.The 25-year-old completed his £5million move after signing a three-year deal and he hopes to resurrect a career which stagnated at Stamford Bridge.

Sidwell told the club's official website: "No disrespect to the other clubs - I'm not naming them but there was a lot of interest - but even before contact was made with Aston Villa, this was the club I wanted to join.

"As soon as I sat down with the manager and he outlined his ambition and where he wants to take the club, for me it was a no-brainer. Martin O'Neill really does sell his vision for this club. He's a great man with great enthusiasm."

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