Asensio Dismisses Step Backwards Claim After Joining Aston Villa

Aston Villa winger Marco Asensio has dismissed notions that his move to the club is a step backwards, citing the team's potential and his own experience.

Marco Asensio has expressed his enthusiasm for Aston Villa's potential, dismissing notions that his move to the club is a step backwards in his career. The 29-year-old winger joined Villa on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last month.

Asensio is confident about the team's prospects and is eager to contribute to their success. His arrival at Villa Park has generated excitement among fans, who are hoping the Spanish international can help drive the team forward.

Marco Asensio emphasized the importance of attention to detail in high-stakes matches, drawing from his own experience. “In big games, everything is based on small details. I know that from my own experience,” he noted.

Asensio expressed his confidence in Aston Villa's management and coaching staff, highlighting their experience in European competitions. “But I also feel the manager and coaching staff have this experience too, especially in Europe. They transmit that in the way they prepare for games. We are on a good path,” he said.

What a fantastic feeling to make my debut at Villa Park, even better to do it with a win! Hoping for many more nights like this. On to the next round!💪🏼⚽️

Massive thanks for the support and the warm welcome, Villans!🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/l3E2lJv5Eu

— Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) February 9, 2025

The winger acknowledged the team's youthfulness but emphasized the importance of experienced players guiding the younger ones. “We are trying to build something important. This is a really young team, with lots of young lads in the squad. The most experienced ones, we are going to bring our experience to these situations; there are a couple of new boys in the dressing room now, so we have to adapt quickly to get to know them,” Asensio explained.

Asensio debut 🌟🇪🇸

Marco Asensio's best touches from his first @AVFCOfficial appearance 💜#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/K7wDL7cs7E

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 10, 2025

Asensio dismissed the notion that joining Aston Villa is a step backward in his career, instead framing it as a significant challenge. “This isn’t a step backwards. It’s a big challenge for me. I feel quite responsible because I feel like I’m bringing all the experiences I have, playing in these competitions and in these big games and I’m really happy to be here and play with this responsibility,” he stated.