Barry angry at Aston Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has admitted he is a sad that he is leaving the club; but his desire to play Champions League football was too important for him to miss out on.

Barry quipped: “My mind’s made up, I want to join Liverpool. There’s no going back, it’s time for me to move on. I’m desperate to play Champions League football and that’s why I have to leave Villa.

“I hope the Villa fans understand. I have given my all for the club for 10 years and I’m only leaving because now I need to test myself at the very highest level. I can honestly say if Villa were in the Champions League I wouldn’t even consider leaving this great club.”