A promising Premier leagie midfielder has joined Crewe Alexandra on loan, becoming the club's fifth summer signing.

Tommi O'Reilly has joined The Alex on a season-long deal from Aston Villa, after a deal was reached with the Europa League side.

The 21-year-old midfielder, described as a creative and attacking player, spent the first half of 2024/25 on loan with Shrewsbury in League One.

For the second half of last campaign, O'Reilly was recalled and teamed up with MK Dons in League Two.

O' Reilly joins goalkeeper Sam Waller, full back, Reece Hutchinson, striker, Josh March, and centre back, Phil Croker in joining Lee Bell's squad for the 2025/26 season (Crewe Alex).

O'Reilly made his first-team debut for Villa in the Europa Conference League in 2023 and has also represented the club in the EFL Trophy.

A product of Villa's academy, O' Reilly has also spent time on loan with Spanish third-tier side, Real Unión.

O' Reilly joins goalkeeper Sam Waller, full back, Reece Hutchinson, striker, Josh March, and centre back, Phil Croker in joining Lee Bell's squad for the 2025/26 season.

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Crewe Alexandra said: "Everybody at Crewe Alexandra would like to welcome Tommi to the Club and wish him luck for the future."

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