Source: Daily_Mail
Nigel Reo-Coker told Aston Villa release on holiday
Nigel Reo-Coker admits he was stunned to learn he has been released by Aston Villa - while he was sunning himself on holiday.The midfielder, who finished last season as captain, had expected to be offered a new deal but must now find a new club.And now free-agent Reo-Coker, 27, is even considering a move abroad after being overlooked by top clubs in England. Shock: Nigel Reo-Coker heard he had been released while on holidayHe revealed: 'Before Gerard Houllier was taken ill and left the club, he said he wanted to sit me down this summer and negotiate a new deal.'When the season ended, there was no contact from Villa to renegotiate my contract.'We never sat down together, which I was told would happen. While on holiday, I was getting texts from friends and reading tweets I'd been released. Promise: Gerard Houllier had said Reo-Coker would be offered a new deal'I was disappointed. It should've been handled better and with more respect.'New boss Alex McLeish has not been in contact either, despite reports elsewhere to the contrary.Reo-Coker insists he has yet to receive an offer from any club but that his agent is scouring Europe for his next move. Next move: Reo-Coker (right) will consider a move abroadA number of clubs in Italy, Spain and Germany have been tracking Reo-Coker since watching him star in the Europa League for Villa and West Ham.He added: 'It's a new chapter. I want to go to a club where I can challenge for things either in the Premier League or abroad.'There are options in Europe - and I'm seriously considering them.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEAston Villa target Given left behind as Man City fly out for American pre-season tourAston Villa move for N'Zogbia as wantaway Downing eyes Liverpool switch All the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion