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Aaron wan-Bissaka shared his excitement at signing for Aston Villa this week. The right back has earned a reputation for being an excellent lockdown defender in 1 v 1 duels over the years, carving out a commendable career in the topflight of English football. He broke into the first team at his boyhood club Crystal Palace before signing for Manchester United for £45 million. Wan-Bissaka spent five years on the books at Old Trafford, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024 as well as reaching the Europa League final in 2021 and another FA Cup final in 2023. He was then deemed surplus to requirements, returning to the capital to play for West Ham. · ‘You know the direction the club is going in’ The defender was named Hammer of the Year in his debut campaign with the club, but he could not stop the slide towards the Championship last campaign. The Villans felt that his quality was worth bringing into their camp, and a year-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy has been agreed. Wan-Bissaka has seen the success of Aston Villa firsthand as the club qualified for the Champions League a second time under Unai Emery, who oversaw Europa League success in Istanbul. It is an opportunity for him to test himself at the top of the English game again, and one he is embracing. “I’m excited. I’m happy to be here and be part of this great club. The ambition (attracted me). You know the direction the club is going in, and obviously the opportunity to play at this level. “His (Emery’s) aim for the season and what he’s done over the (last) few years for the club, that’s been motivating. “It’ll be a new experience, getting to know the players and the fans, and also the atmosphere. Every game will be a challenge, but I’m looking forward to it. (My aim is) Just have a successful season, also add trophies to that as well.”