Darren Bent's completes shock move to Villa

The 26-year old England international Darren Bent has completed his shock move to Aston Villa. The £ 24 million deal was agreed on Monday night. This is the highest price they have ever paid for any player.

Darren Bent joined Sunderland from Tottenham in 2009. Bent had a great last season with Black Cats and catches the attention of managers all over the world through his extraordinary performances. Bent has already scored 11 goals this season but scores only once during his last eight Barclays Premier League appearances.

Darren is Gerard Houllier's second signing of the season, he has already signed Jean Makoun from Lyon, where as their two most creative players Ashley Young and Stewart Downing is linked with a move away from Villa park.

On the other hand Steve Bruce who receives a handsome amount for his star striker has criticize Bent over his decision to leave. He expressed that club is massively let down by hi decision to Aston Villa. He added " Its hugely disappointing that Darren has decided that his future lies away from Sunderland and the players, our supporters and the club as a whole has every right to feel massive let down"

No doubt Darren Bent will be under a lot of pressure at Aston Villa. He has to play upfront with out of form striker Gabriel Agbonlahor. Currently Aston Villa is batting to retain their top form; they are at seventeenth spot in the Premier League and looking desperate to avoid relegation.