"I am pleased that he is now with us, because he is a player who can lead the team."
Hitzlsperger made his name at Villa before a successful spell at Stuttgart and less auspicious one at Lazio.
He said: "I am overjoyed that the transfer has gone through. This is the beginning of a great partnership. The club has big ambitions and a coach who epitomises this.
"I am looking forward to being part of the team, already know some of the players who I have played with at club or international level.
At the weekend Rangers manager Ally McCoist admitted that he is having second thoughts of signing the Spaniard, but McLeish remains hopeful that the transfer will finally go through.
"Carlos is a very good experienced player," the Villa boss told The Express & Star. "I think Rangers have gone cold on the idea so, as far as we are concerned, he is a Villa player.
"He is a solid defender and did a tremendous job for Rangers when he was up there in his first spell. He is a terrific defender and is very experienced cover.
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