Villa sign West Ham striker Harewood

Aston Villa on Tuesday announced the signing of West Ham striker Marlon Harewood.

The 27-year-old forward has signed a three-year deal to join former Hammers team-mate Nigel Reo-Coker in the West Midlands.

Harewood has been linked with several clubs since the end of last season and had been expected to join Wigan until Villa closed in on his signature.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill said: "I'm delighted that he's accepted the invitation to come and join us.

"I know there were other teams wanting to take him, but he's prepared to come here and challenge to try and work his way into the first team.

"I'm delighted to have him. He's a strong lad, very athletic and if he can recapture the form he showed in the two seasons before last, he will definitely be a big asset.

"Marlon's prepared to come in here and battle for his place and that's what we want at this football club. He's a confident lad who's willing to fight for his place."

Harewood said: "The manager is aiming high next season and it's great to be part of his plans.

"I want to recapture the form I showed a couple of seasons ago, when West Ham got into the cup final and we did so well in the league."

Juventus sign Portuguese defender Andrade

Juventus confirmed on Tuesday the signing of Portuguese international Jorge Andrade from Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna for a fee of 10 million euros.

The 29-year-old defender has signed a three-year contract with the Turin outfit who went up as Serie B champions last season after their demotion for match-fixing.

Andrade was ruled out of Portugal's World Cup campaign last year after suffering a serious knee ligament injury while playing for Deportivo.

Brazilian Ewerthon signs for champions Stuttgart

Brazilian international Ewerthon has become Bundesliga champions VfB Stuttgart's fifth new signing for the new season, the club announced on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old forward, who made the last of his six appearances for his country in 2003, played for fellow Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund between 2002 and 2005, netting 47 goals in 119 appearances.

He joins fellow Stuttgart newcomers goalkeeper Raphael Schaefer, Brazilian defender Gledson, Turkish midfielder Yildiray Bastuerk and midfielder Georges Mandjeck.

He joins VfB on loan from Spanish club Real Zaragoza and Stuttgart will have the option to make the loan deal permanent for their new number nine next summer.

Ewerthon said: "I'm delighted to be back in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart. It's a dream come true to be able to play in the Champions League with the German champions next season. I'll be doing all in my power to aid VfB in continuing their recent success."