Video: Zaniolo ‘dreamed’ of Premier League ahead of Aston Villa move

Nicolò Zaniolo says he had no doubts about leaving Galatasaray for Aston Villa, particularly with coach Unai Emery and former Roma director Monchi. ‘I wish to play and present my qualities.’

The versatile Italy worldwide can play in quite a few attacking roles, together with as a centre-forward, a help striker or on both wing.

He accomplished the switch on mortgage from Galatasaray for €5m plus €1.375m in bonuses, with an choice to purchase that turns into an obligation at sure situations for an additional €22.5m plus €15.5m in add-ons.

Villa may even owe the Turkish aspect a ten per cent minimize of the sell-on payment.

“I’m very comfortable to be right here,” Zaniolo instructed the official Aston Villa web site.

“When director Monchi known as me, I couldn’t wait to be right here and I can’t wait to play the primary sport with this shirt for these superb followers.”

The 24-year-old had two days of medical assessments earlier than signing the contract and was reunited with Monchi, whose finest transfer at Roma was to signal Zaniolo as a part of the Radja Nainggolan alternate in 2018.

Nonetheless, Zaniolo should study to cease utilizing the Italian time period for a coach, which is Mister, even when it did originate in England.

“I began in Istanbul yesterday morning, I got here right here for the medical assessments after which to a resort to stick with my household and buddies. Right now I met my teammates and spoke to the Mister. I am going to see a brand new property and now I’m right here.

“Aston Villa is likely one of the finest groups in England and within the Premier League. I wish to play and present my qualities. Unai Emery is likely one of the best coaches on the planet and it’s a massive event to indicate my high quality, an enormous probability for the entire workforce.

“The Premier League is an important championship on the planet and it was my dream after I was younger, sooner or later perhaps I play within the Premier League. Now I’m right here and I can’t wait to play.

“The Europa Convention League is a really troublesome event, I received it with Roma, however this yr we now have an excellent workforce and I hope we are able to win it.

“I give 100 per cent, on the pitch, off it and within the dressing room. I do know my high quality and I hope to indicate it on the pitch. Villa Park is superb, the Aston Villa supporters are very passionate and I can’t wait to see them.”

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