Lindelöf ‘super, super happy’ to be a Villan

Victor Lindelöf confessed his excitement at joining Aston Villa, after signing for the club on Deadline Day.

The central defender arrived in B6 after departing Manchester United at the end of last season.

Lindelöf admitted he was keen on the move as soon as he heard of the interest, and hopes his vast Premier League experience will be able to help Villa’s cause.

Speaking to VillaTV for the first time, he said: “It’s a massive club, and I was super excited when I heard that the club wanted me.

“I spoke to my wife, and we felt it was a good move for us as a family and for me as a player.

“I’ve been at the Premier League for many years, so I know what it’s all about.

“Hopefully, I can help the younger players with my experience, and also bring in the quality that I can show on the pitch.

“I am super, super happy and thrilled to be part of this football club.”

A Sweden international, Lindelöf spoke to his international team-mate and former Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen ahead of his arrival, who only had positive words for the club.

The former Benfica man is also looking forward to playing under Unai Emery and walking out at Villa Park in claret and blue for the first time.

He added: “I called him (Olsen) straight away, and he only had good things to say about the club, and everyone working around the club as well.

“Obviously, that gave me a very good feeling as well, and just positive things that made everything easier.”

Speaking on his early conversations with Emery, Lindelöf continued: “We had a good talk a couple of days ago, and we just talked about the football and how he sees me as a player and what I can bring to the team.

“That as well was one of the things that made me want to come here, after that phone call. We had a good talk, and (I am) really looking forward to working under him.

“Playing at Villa Park, the fans, it’s always a great, great atmosphere. For me, to be able to go out there and have them behind me this time is going to be amazing, so I’m really looking forward to that.

“The team, very, very good with the ball, very good structure. I think everyone knows exactly what to do on the pitch, and I think that’s what the manager demands from the players as well.

“The standards are very, very high, and I can’t wait to try and bring that standard up a little bit as well.”