Ashley Young sent a message to Inter after completing a free move to Aston Villa: ‘I owe you so much and can’t thank you enough.’

Young spent one year and a half in Milan and won the Serie A title in 2020-21. He has now returned to Aston Villa on a free transfer and published a message on Twitter to thank Inter after the announcement of his return to Birmingham.

“Thank you Inter, the players, the staff and of course you, the fans. The welcome from day one until the last day was incredible. You welcomed me into the Inter Family with open arms and I can’t thank you enough,  you will always have a place in my heart as I watch from afar,” the 35-year-old wrote.

“Winning The Scudetto made my time at Inter so special and I really have to thank my teammates for that, what an amazing dressing room, amazing group on and off the pitch, you all helped me in your own way and we shared the best, most incredible moment by winning the title.

“To the staff, all of you helped me along my journey and I really do have friends for life in you all, so thank you. The Club, The President, The Directors, The Manager, everyone who made it possible for me to come to this fantastic club and be part of history, I owe you so much and can’t thank you enough.

“The Fans, before the pandemic hearing you singing in the stadium, memorably the match against AC Milan when we were 2-0 down at half time and we came back to win 4-2, that was because of the support and backing you gave us. The players and staff won The Scudetto but you were there with us all the way and we won it for you.

“The last few games of the season, seeing you outside the stadium, the scenes were incredible and they are memories that will stay with me for life. I wish the Club, the players, the staff and you, the fans, the best for next season. FORZA INTER.”