Darren Bent committed to Aston Villa

06 June 2011 07:42
ShareEngland striker Darren Bent has pledged his future to Aston Villa and insisted: 'I'm tired of moving around.'[LNB] Villa look like losing the services of Ashley Young - linked strongly with a move to Manchester United - while Stewart Downing is stalling over signing a new deal. [LNB]But Bent, signed for ?24million from Sunderland in January, has assured fans he is going nowhere despite former manager Gerard Houllier parting company with the club because of health reasons. [LNB] Going nowhere: Darren Bent says his future lies with Aston Villa[LNB]Bent said: 'They (the fans) don't need to worry about me. I'm tired of moving around. I am at Aston Villa now and I have loved every minute I have been at the club. The people are nice and the staff are nice. [LNB]'It's a shame that a big part of what brought me to the club, Gerard Houllier, has left. But at the same time I am committed to Aston Villa and I am looking forward to the season coming. [LNB]'Every time I go to the training ground, I get a buzz and hopefully it will continue next season.'[LNB] National service: Bent was on England duty against Switzerland on Saturday[LNB]Villa are continuing their search for a new manager, with former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti continuing to impress chairman-owner Randy Lerner. [LNB]Former England boss Steve McClaren and one-time Tottenham boss Martin Jol are also believed to be under consideration by Lerner. [LNB]Villa also continue to be linked with Mark Hughes even though they have insisted his departure from Fulham was not connected with their own managerial position being vacant.  [LNB] Ancelotti hoping for swift return: Italian moves closer to Villa appointmentHughes walks out on Fulham after just one year to leave door open for VillaClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersThe 2010/11 managerial merry-go-round: Mark Hughes quits Fulham - 53 bosses gone this seasonAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Stewart Downing, Martin Jol, Gerard Houllier, Mark Hughes, Ashley Young, Steve McClaren, Carlo Ancelotti Places: United Kingdom

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