Juan Pablo Angel has revealed he
was close to a move to Arsenal last season, but the move broke down
because they could not agree a fee.
The Aston Villa striker has been linked with a move to West Brom or
Argentinian side River Plate in the press recently, and while he
says he is 'comfortable' at Villa Park, he claims to have received
many offers to move away.
"Nobody has told me anything at all about the possibility of moving
away from Villa," he said. "I am very comfortable where I am. I
want to stay in Europe for a few more years, but I am going to
analyse all the possibilities anyway.
"I've had the chance to leave many times, but no agreement has been
reached. Last year, in fact, I had to chance to go to Arsenal, but
it wasn't possible because Aston Villa asked for too much
money."
Angel has not appeared for Villa since 31st January, when he came
on as a sub for the last five minutes against Newcastle, and is
growing concerned that he will not be given the chance to play for
Colombia in the Copa America.
"If the coach of Colombia thinks that I am useful to the team, I am
ready to be recalled, but as I haven't been playing frequently for
my club, maybe I won't play in the Copa America.
"I suppose the coach will call up the players who have had more
time on the pitch this season."
