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CONFIRMED: Aston Villa announce capture of Lazio striker Libor Kozak
ASTON VILLA have announced the capture of Lazio striker Libor Kozak on deadline day.
The 24-year-old has signed a four year deal although it is unclear as to how much Villa forked out for him.
"We've been on this one for the last few months, trying to bring him to the Club, so I'm delighted to get it across the line," Villa manager Paul Lambert said.
"Libor has an unbelievable scoring record in the Europa League, incredible really.
"He wasn't given much opportunity for Lazio in Serie A but he showed proper potential in leading the line there at a strong club with a great tradition and we need somebody like him as we only have Christian Benteke really as a main target man."
The Czech forward currently has four international caps to his name.
Meanwhile, misfit Stephen Ireland has joined Stoke on a season-long loan deal.
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