Nicolo Zaniolo has explained his ambitions for season one at Aston Villa as he discussed his move and hopes for the season.
Aston Villa are playing in the Europa Conference League this season, a competition Nicolo Zaniolo is no stranger to.
He won the competition with Roma in 2022 and now begins his next adventure in the competition.
A competition he is confident that Aston Villa stand a huge chance of achieving success in, as he told the Mail Online.
“It was the first trophy I’d won in my career and I will always carry it in my heart. It will always be a wonderful memory. This season Aston Villa are one of the main candidates to win the competition.”
He did however admit that it will be a tough campaign for him and his teammates, but he has faith.
“It won’t be easy as there are a number of very good, organised teams and it’s always hard to play away from home, but we are a very good side and we want to lift this important trophy. If we do what we’re capable of this season, we can make our fans very happy.”
His view on the move
Zaniolo continued to discuss his views on his former club Roma and also his move to Villa.
“I have wonderful memories of Rome and Roma from my first very day there but things in life have a beginning and an end. Unfortunately that ending happened in January but I want nothing but the best for Roma fans and I loved the Roma colours.
“Now I’m at Villa, I’m happy here, I’ve got back into the national team and I’ve rediscovered the joy of playing international football. To go back into the past for me isn’t positive because it’s finished.”
Monchi was the driving force behind Villa’s move for Zaniolo as the two worked together at Roma.
If Zaniolo impresses, chances are his move from Galatasaray will be made permanent. He has discussed what he thinks he needs in order to perform.
“Football is a job but if you don’t like what you’re doing, you won’t play well,” he reflected.
“If you get to the pitch and you don’t feel joy and passion, you’re finished.”
