Recently, Dutch defender Matsen officially arrived at Aston Villa FC and completed the check-in procedure, and then he accepted an interview on the club's official website to share his expectations and feelings about his new owner.
Speaking about his decision to move from Chelsea to Villa, Matheson could not hide his excitement and honor. He said: "I feel very honored to join Villa. My previous experience in the Europa League has made me even more eager to show my strength at club level. Now that I'm finally here and officially part of the Villa family, I can't wait to get started."
Matheson also revealed that he regularly follows the Villa players' training and matches on social media, which has given him a better understanding of the team and fueled his desire to fit into his new surroundings. "When you see images on social media of the Villa players at training, you get a strong desire to get back there, get to know each teammate personally and start training with them."
Matheson spoke highly of Villa's performance in the Premier League last season. He said: "The Villa team did a great job last season and they managed to qualify for the Champions League, which is the best proof of their efforts and strength. I have a lot of respect for manager Emery, he is a great coach who has had a lot of success in Europe. This season, Villa will have the opportunity to show their strength in the Champions League, which makes me feel very excited."
Mattsson also spoke about what he knows about Emery's coaching style and what he is looking forward to in the new season. "Coach Emery likes to attack and he is eager to lead the team to win more trophies. For me, coming to Villa is a great challenge but also a great opportunity to show what I can do. I can't wait to get out on the pitch and enjoy what I'm doing. I love playing the game, shoveling the ball and getting the crowd cheering for me."
Finally, Mattsson expressed his expectation and confidence in the new season. "I believe that under the leadership of Coach Emery, Villa can achieve better results in the new season. I will also do my best to contribute to the team. Let's look forward to a new season full of challenges and opportunities!"
