Former Everton player makes surprise Premier League return as academy product eyes trophies

Former Everton player makes surprise Premier League return as academy product eyes trophies

Ross Barkley moved into Aston Villa and completed the move.

The former midfielder for Everton, who revived his career with Luton Town, now joins Unai Emery’s squad.

After making his way into the Toffees first squad, Barkley was once one of the most highly regarded young players in the Premier League. However, he left Goodison Park under controversial circumstances in January 2018 to join Chelsea.

However, he had a difficult time at Stamford Bridge, went on loan to Villa, and spent the 2022–2023 season with Nice.

Barkley moved to Luton, the Premier League’s newest team, in the summer. Barkley’s performances won praise despite the Hatters’ relegation, as he finished with five goals and six assists in 37 games.

That has earned him a switch to Villa, who will compete in the Champions League in 2024-25 after finishing fourth in the Premier League. Barkley told the club’s website: “For me, and everyone else at the club and the fans, [the ambition] is to win a trophy. “The club came so close last season and were unfortunate. With additions to the already great squad that we’ve got it’s going to be pivotal for the season. Hopefully we can win a trophy.”

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