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Mellberg to leave Aston Villa for Juventus

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LONDON, England -- Sweden defender Olof Mellberg will move from Aston Villa to Juventus at the end of this season, the Italian club announced on Monday.

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Mellberg is to bring his time at Aston Villa to a close in the summer.

Mellberg, 30, will leave Villa Park after seven years when his contract expires in the summer.

Having signed a three-year deal at Juve, Mellberg said: "I am very happy with the agreement.

"It will be an important experience, at a prestigious club and in one of the most important leagues in the world."

Mellberg has been a key figure for Martin O'Neill's men who are harboring hopes of qualification for the Champions League next season after a strong Premier League campaign. E-mail to a friend E-mail to a friend

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