Milan Baros today put pen-to-paper on a four-year Villa deal and
immediately set his sights on Europe.
The Czech international striker, set for a Claret and Blue bow at
home to Blackburn on Saturday, cannot wait to start banging in the
goals for Villa.
And he revealed compatriot Patrik Berger and David O'Leary played a
major part in his decision to quit the European champions for Villa
Park.
Baros told www.avfc.co.uk: "Of course I am very pleased to join
Villa. It is not easy to leave Liverpool, but Villa are also a big
club, so I am happy to come here.
"It is nice to be here and I am looking forward to making my debut
on Saturday against Blackburn at Villa Park, when I will do my very
best to open with a goal.
"I spoke to David O'Leary at length and he was a big factor in my
deciding to come here. It was a big decision for me, but if the
manager wants you it is easier and David's influence was one of the
reasons I am here.
"I used to play alongside Patrik Berger at Liverpool and also with
the CzechRepublic. So I spoke to him and he said so many good
things about Villa to encourage me to join."
He continued: "Hopefully my best years are still to come. I am
still young and very ambitious. I want to achieve things here with
Aston Villa.
"I think there are some quality players here and hopefully we can
qualify to play in Europe next season. That would be great for the
club, the players and the fans.
"I am impressed with this club. There is lots of quality here and
together I think we can go forward this season. I just can't wait
to play and start scoring."
