Gabriel Agbonlahor pledges future to Aston Villa amid Sunderland speculation
Your support helps us to tell the story
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.
Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
Louise Thomas
Editor
Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has pledged his future to Aston Villa after being linked with a move to Sunderland.
Agbonlahor, who has three years left on his current contract, insists he will be happy to remain with the midlands club for as long as he is wanted.
The 25-year-old England international produced some of his best form under Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill when he was in charge of Villa but is content with life.
Agbonlahor said: "Looking at it over the summer I'm just laughing at myself thinking 'where do they get these links from?'
"I'm an Aston Villa player, it's my home club, I love the club.
"As long as I'm contracted to the club then I'll continue to play for them - until I get told otherwise."
Agbonlahor added: "When you've played with a manager as good as Martin O'Neill you are going to be linked with him. But, for me, it's just speculation.
"Also when a new manager (Paul Lambert) comes in, people think straight away you won't be involved."
PA
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments