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Jose Angel Crespo is on the verge of ending his Aston Villa nightmare by joining Greek side PAOK.

The 29-year-old has agreed personal terms and is expected to move for a nominal fee in the coming days.

Both clubs were locked in negotiations over the weekend as Villa held out for a figure close to the £500k they paid for the defender last summer.

But an agreement has now been reached, according to Greek sources, and a move is close to completion.

Crespo was tracked by a number of other clubs in Italy and Spain but it was PAOK who quickly firmed up their interest.

Watch: Gregg Evans on Crespo's exit

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The Super League side want two defenders to bolster their ranks and are also keen on Steadua Bucharest stopper Fernando Varela.

Last week Crespo admitted that he wanted to leave Villa after making just one appearance following his move from Cordoba.

He is not part of Roberto Di Matteo's future plans and is not expected in at Bodymoor Heath when the first-team return tomorrow.

The ex-Sevilla man finished last season on loan at Rayo Vallecano.