French defender Axel Disasi has explained why he chose to leave Chelsea for Aston Villa despite other clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, trying to sign him before the window closed.
Villa submitted a loan application for the player after the transfer window closed on Monday, with the signing finally confirmed.
Despite Spurs making a similar offer to Aston Villa to Chelsea, the French defender rejected the offer and has expressed his หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล determination to move to Villa Park.
“The deal is done, as you say, it’s very stressful but I’m very happy to be here,” Disasi told Aston Villa’s official media team.
“The coaches and the sporting director made me feel safe. It was very clear and good. They trusted me. All this made me decide to come here.”
“I have a desire to play and win. I’m just a guy who likes to give everything for the team.”
Disasi was interest in a move to Villa Park, as manager Unai Emery strengthen his squad to battle across the Premier League and Champions League. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio also joined on loan deals from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.
Villa are through to the last-16 and will resume their European campaign in March.
The former Monaco centre-back has made 17 appearances for the Blues, although rarely as a first-team starter.
Disasi was a number of Chelsea players to leave on deadline day, including the likes of Ben Chiwell and Carney Chukwuemeka. Joao Felix’s move to AC Milan is expect to be confirm on Tuesday.