Young happy to stay at Villa

Winger says contract talks are progressing well

Last updated: 5th October 2008

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Young: Happy with contract talks

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Ashley Young has revealed he is ready to pledge his long-term future to Aston Villa.

The winger has been talks over a new deal for some time as Villa look to tie down the England international to a lengthy contract.

The 23-year-old, who has three years to run on his current deal, says talks are going well and that he is happy to stay at Villa Park.

"Am I happy to commit myself to Villa? Definitely," Young told the Sunday Mercury.

Ambitious

"I am an ambitious person and I can achieve what I want to at Villa.

"I have a lot things I want to do in my career, Villa will help me do that.

"I wouldn't have come here if I didn't think I could make myself a better player. The coaches have brought my game on leaps and bounds.

"The next thing is to break into that top four. The club came to me and it is flattering.

"I am delighted the gaffer wants to offer me a new deal and that I am in talks about a new contract. Talks are ongoing and progressing well.''