Villa suffered financial issues after losing the 2017-18 play-off final to Fulham, including an unpaid tax bill.

Purslow said it had been a "total privilege" to lead Villa for the last five years.

In a statement, he added: "I am proud that I leave the club in a much better position on and off the pitch than when I arrived.

"We are re-established in the Premier League - we now have a very competitive professional women's team, we have outstanding academies for boys and girls.

"We have created a world-class training ground and secured planning permission for an expansion and modernisation of our wonderful stadium.

"Thank you to everyone at Villa and our supporters who have made my time here so enjoyable."

Aston Villa owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris said Purslow had "delivered the ambitious turnaround plan" he presented to the club five years ago.

"We are grateful for all he has done," the two businessmen added.

Villa finished the 2022-23 Premier League season seventh in the table and secured a spot in the play-offs for the Europa Conference League.