Oriane Jean-Francois explains decision to join Aston Villa from Chelsea | OneFootball

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Oriane Jean-Francois has explained her decision to join Aston Villa from Chelsea.

The 24-year-old French midfielder joins Villa in what is a club record sale for Chelsea.

Why has Oriane Jean-Francois joined Aston Villa?

Speaking to the club’s website, Oriane Jean-Francois said she was excited about the project at Aston Villa.

She said: “I was looking for an ambitious project, so that’s what I felt when I spoke with the team. I was very convinced about the project, so that’s why I am here.

Jean-Francois added: “When I was at Chelsea and we played Aston Villa, I saw a very good team which plays good football, so that was a very good point for me because I know that I could fit well into the team and find a way to play football as I like it.

I am very excited and we have big things to do together. My ambition is to play in Europe, so that’s what I think we will try to get and I’m here to help, keep learning, keep improving and help the team in the best way.”

Villa director of women’s football, Marisa Ewers, said the move supports the club’s ambitions.

She said: “Oriane impressed throughout the European Championships as a starter for France, consistently performing at the highest level.

“We believe she will add immediate quality and further raise standards within the group.”