Summer signing Carlos Sanchez has revealed that he is enjoying life at Aston Villa.

The Colombia international midfielder has made five appearances for the Villans this season following a £4.7m move from Elche.

While admitting that the speed of the Premier League initially took him by surprise, the 28-year-old is now feeling settled at Villa Park.

"I am now aware of the speed that is required. I'm training well and physically I feel good as part of the team," he told the club's official website. "I'm looking forward to playing again soon and as soon as I'm back on the pitch I know the tempo I'll need to play at.

"I'm feeling very good. I'm very happy and it is a great dressing room I have found. The staff are great and the club is organised very well. Everybody congratulated me when I joined and they are very happy to have me here. That was all I needed in order to feel happy about coming here."

Villa continue their Premier League campaign on October 18 when they face Everton at Goodison Park.