RSS
ATOM
Aston Villa's Robbie Keane rules out permanent return to Premier League from LA Galaxy
The Republic of Ireland international is on loan at Villa Park on a short-term deal but insists he has no plans on leaving the MLS to return to England on a permanent basis
| Bet: | Returns: | Wigan Athletic £25.50 | Draw £32.00 | Aston Villa £25.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Wigan Athletic £28.80 | Draw £32.00 | Aston Villa £25.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Wigan Athletic £27.50 | Draw £32.50 | Aston Villa £26.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Wigan Athletic £28.80 | Draw £32.50 | Aston Villa £25.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Wigan Athletic £26.50 | Draw £32.00 | Aston Villa £24.50 |
|
Jan 15, 2012 12:20:00 AM
By Danny Hart
Getty Images
Robbie Keane has ruled out making a permanent move back to the Premier League after joining Aston Villa on loan from LA Galaxy.
The Irishman has moved to Villa Park on a two-month loan deal in a bid to boost his fitness ahead of the new MLS season in March, but he insists he is happy to stay in America after enjoying a successful first few months which saw him win the MLS Cup.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “Come back permanently? No. I am quite happy in the MLS. I have really enjoyed the three months I have had there so far. It is a great lifestyle out there for the family.
“It’s nice to have the opportunity to come back for a couple of months, but when that ends I am looking forward to getting back with the Galaxy.
"I was having the time off that I wanted, but then I got some phone calls and when one of them was from Villa it was a club I felt immediately I would be comfortable with, because of the people I already know there.”
The Republic of Ireland striker also insisted he has no immediate plans to retire from international football, with new Villa team-mates Richard Dunne and Shay Given also keen to continue playing for their country.
“I’ve made it clear that I am happy enough to keep playing for Ireland as long as I feel sharp enough to do so,” he added.
“At the moment if I still feel good then there will be no reason to retire.
“I believe Richard and Shay have already said they want to carry on, and Shay is about 50 now!”
The Irishman has moved to Villa Park on a two-month loan deal in a bid to boost his fitness ahead of the new MLS season in March, but he insists he is happy to stay in America after enjoying a successful first few months which saw him win the MLS Cup.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “Come back permanently? No. I am quite happy in the MLS. I have really enjoyed the three months I have had there so far. It is a great lifestyle out there for the family.
“It’s nice to have the opportunity to come back for a couple of months, but when that ends I am looking forward to getting back with the Galaxy.
"I was having the time off that I wanted, but then I got some phone calls and when one of them was from Villa it was a club I felt immediately I would be comfortable with, because of the people I already know there.”
The Republic of Ireland striker also insisted he has no immediate plans to retire from international football, with new Villa team-mates Richard Dunne and Shay Given also keen to continue playing for their country.
“I’ve made it clear that I am happy enough to keep playing for Ireland as long as I feel sharp enough to do so,” he added.
“At the moment if I still feel good then there will be no reason to retire.
“I believe Richard and Shay have already said they want to carry on, and Shay is about 50 now!”
How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com – your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game.
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power for a free bet up to £50 |
|
Thank you for your comment!
Please enter your name
Please enter your location
Please share your comment!
2 Comments
Advertisement
Inside Goal.Com
-
Champions League Team of the last-16 first leg
Goal.com picks the best in show from the first leg of the round of 16 fixtures in Europe's most prestigious club competition
-
Ranieri must banish Sneijder & Zarate to the bench
The under-fire Nerazzurri boss appears to have lost the courage of his convictions if his team selection for his side's latest defeat is anything to go by
-
Rafinha not good enough, and neither is Dante
The right-back was exposed against Basel on Wednesday, and his alarming inadequacy should send a clear signal to Uli Hoeness that the Gladbach man is a similarly risky investment
-
Champions League Player Ratings: Basel 1-0 Bayern
Goal.com assesses the individuals on show as the Swiss champions shocked the Bavarian giants at St. Jakob-Park
-
Champions League Player Ratings: Marseille 1-0 Inter
Goal.com evaluates the performances of those involved in the last 16 clash at the Stade Velodrome, a game decided by Andre Ayew's last-gasp goal
Advertisement
Advertisement
