New Manchester United signing Henrik Larsson admits the option
of a move to Aston Villa was never an issue.
Larsson has agreed to head to Old Trafford from Helsingborgs on
loan when the transfer window reopens in January. Reports had
claimed he also had the chance to sign for Villa, who are managed
by his former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill.
But the ex-Sweden international revealed he had not been in contact
with O'Neill and only had thoughts for United. "Man U took contact
with me and wanted to borrow me," Larsson told Sky Sports
News.
"I did not have contact with Aston Villa, with the gaffer there who
was at Celtic when I was there. "We haven't spoken about a loan
deal, so it was never really something that I had to think
about."
The 35-year-old is now waiting to learn what role Sir Alex Ferguson
has lined up for him when he links up with the Premiership leaders.
He added: "I'm very happy, obviously, as it's one of the biggest
clubs in the world, if not the biggest.
"I've been fortunate enough to play for big clubs in my career. I
was at Celtic, Feyenoord, Barcelona and now a loan period for 10
weeks in Man U. "I know what I'm good at and the players they have
there are world-class players, quality players.
"I hope I can contribute with something, then wait and see what's
going to be."
