In the winter market, Aston Villa signed Kosta Nedeljković from Red Star Belgrade and sent him back on loan until the end of the recently concluded season.
Aston Villa will have to make a decision on the 18-year-old once he returns to Villa Park this summer.
The right-back has given a detailed interview to Nogomania.rs, and it was no surprise to see him talk about his future.
Nedeljković’s desire is to be part of Unai Emery’s plans next season, but his immediate focus is on the pre-season tour with the Premier League side.
“I believe that I will be able to fight at Aston Villa, just like I did with Zvezda [Red Star Belgrade]. I always give my best and I think it pays off. I have always done excellent preparations, now the tour to America is coming up, so we will see what it will look like,” he said.
The Serbia U19 international is of the belief his qualities will allow him to succeed in the Premier League, and he claims it’s an “ideal” league for him.
“In England, the energy and pace are important, especially since it’s my greatest quality. Tackles, shots and actions. Strong intensity describes me and that’s my style of play,” Nedeljković explained.
“In Spain and other countries, technique is more important, the players are lower in my position and it’s different. The Premier League has always been the best for me. The most demanding of all. I think I’ll do well.”
Although the fullback wants to be at Aston Villa next season, he won’t mind if the Villans decide to send him out on loan elsewhere in the summer window.
“I expect myself to be in the starting 11 from August. For me to be in the combination at all will really be a success and to enter the Premier League. In Belgrade, I have two or three training sessions a day, I train to be more prepared than ever,” he added.
“I want to be at a higher level, to be able to show myself in preparation and to ‘cement’ the place. No matter where the loan is, I don’t have a problem with it.”
When asked if he’s open to going out on loan to the Championship, Nedeljković insisted his goal is to feature regularly to continue his development.
“If it happens, I don’t have a problem with that. Whatever happens, I need to play. If it’s Aston Villa, it will be a great success. I’m ready and I believe I’ll play right away. I’m not thinking about not being there. If it doesn’t happen, it’s up to me to play and progress, so wherever,” the defender stressed.
Emery and Aston Villa director Monchi will have a decision to make on Nedeljković.
