ASHLEY YOUNG has revealed he would love to retire at Watford if given the chance as he declared he would happily walk away from Inter Milan.
The 35-year-old came through the ranks at Vicarage Road – joining the academy in 1995 before making his first team debut in 2003.
England international Ashley Young departed Watford 13 years ago for Aston VillaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Young has stated he would leave Inter Milan to return to Watford if given the the chanceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He would go on to score 22 goals in 110 games for the Hornets before departing for Aston Villa in 2007.
And on Watford’s ‘Golden Tales’ podcast, he said: “If I could go back and play there [at Watford] again, I would walk from Italy right now because it’s what I know, it’s where I come from and it’s what allowed me to be who I am and get where I am.
“For me, at my age now, and you can ask my family, you can ask my agent, if I had the opportunity to go back and finish my career at Watford, I would jump at the chance.”
He did sting the Hornets’ fanbase in 2017 when he scored twice for Manchester United at Vicarage Road and celebrated provocatively.
The England international cupped his ears to the Watford supporters after his superb half-volley, before running to the corner flag after dispatching a free-kick.
But Young – who has one year left on his deal at the San Siro – has insisted he meant nothing by it, as he spoke of his love for the club.
He added on the podcast: “I’ve not got nothing against any Watford fan. None whatsoever, and I’ve always wanted to set the record straight.
“When you do score a goal, I’m passionate, I want to celebrate. I remember thinking as soon as I scored, ‘Yeah I’m running to that corner, and I’m going to celebrate’.
ASHLEY YOUNG’S CLUBS
Watford (2003-2007)
Aston Villa (2007-2011)
Manchester United (2011-2020)
Inter Milan (2020-)
Honours: Premier League x1, FA Cup x1, EFL Cup x1, Europa League x1
England caps: 39
“It wasn’t one of those things that crossed my mind like ‘What have you done?’, it’s just I’ve scored a goal, I want to celebrate.
“But I have got nothing against any Watford fan, and I know I took abuse that day, and do you know what, if I could go back and change it, would I? No.
“I know what started my career. It was Watford. I always say and I will always say it’s my home.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
