We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder, Rico Richards, on a season-long loan from Premier League side, Aston Villa.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joined Villa’s Academy in the summer of 2023 upon the expiry of his contract with West Bromwich Albion where he had been since the age of seven.
Richards joins Darren Moore’s side after most recently spending the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan with reigning Sky Bet League Two Champions, Stockport County.
Speaking of Richards’ loan deal, Port Vale Manager, Darren Moore, said:
“Firstly, I would like to thank Aston Villa for entrusting us with one of their brightest prospects.
“Rico is a player who possesses real quality on the ball, loves to create chances and to drive the team forward. He will give us another great option going forwards.
“He will be a fantastic personality in and around the changing rooms and I am excited to welcome him into our squad here at Vale Park.”
