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Just five days after quitting his post at Birmingham via email, Alex McLeish has taken the bold step of crossing the Second City divide to become their new manager, the club have confirmed.In a move among the most controversial in English football history, the Scot has signed a three-year contract with the claret and blues believed to be worth in the region of £6 million.
It brings to a conclusion an exasperating search for Gerard Houllier's successor after Roberto Martinez opted against joining Villa in favour of remaining at Wigan last Friday.
McLeish said: "I am honoured to have this opportunity to manage a club with such a fantastic history as Aston Villa's.
"The heritage, the history of success and the tradition of Aston Villa are compelling and irresistible. The challenge for me is to try to add my own chapter.
"Since first becoming a manager at Motherwell, my desire to succeed and my energy and drive have never waned. My objective is to impart that drive and will to win to the players and fans of Aston Villa.
"I know that some of our fans have voiced concerns and I can understand why. It will be up to me to convince you that I am the right man to drive the Club forward and I intend to give absolutely everything to prove that I can be a success at the Club."
However, the controversial appointment is certain to divide Villa supporters, many of whom are against the club being presided over by the former manager of their most bitter rivals.
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