Robbie Keane has completed his loan move to Aston Villa from LA Galaxy and will remain with the Premier League side until February 25th.
The Republic of Ireland international's move, which is subject to FIFA clearance, sees him make a swift return to the English top-flight following his summer switch across the Atlantic from Tottenham.
With the MLS season having drawn to a close at the end of last year and not restarting until March, Keane is eager to maintain his form and fitness ahead of this summer's Euro 2012 tournament.
The 31-year-old former Wolves, Coventry, Inter Milan, Leeds and Liverpool player will bring extra firepower to Alex McLeish's squad with the Midlands club among the lowest scorers in the Premier League.
Villa received the final paperwork from the Galaxy giving the green light to the move during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Keane could face an instant reunion with his Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan in Saturday's home Premier League clash with Everton, with the USA international back for a second spell at Goodison Park.
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