Sweden defender Olof Mellberg will move from Aston Villa to Juventus at the end of this season, the Italian club have confirmed.

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."