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Shay Given to leave Aston Villa in search of first-team football
SHAY GIVEN is desperate to stay in the Premier League after manager Paul Lambert agreed he could leave and that could mean missing out on a £5million windfall.
The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, 37, has three years left on his £60,000-a-week contract, but he has not played a league game since August and has become frustrated playing second fiddle to Brad Guzan.
“It’s a relief to think about moving to a club where I can play first-team football, because I found it hugely frustrating sitting on the bench for most of the past season,” he said.
“Ideally, I’d like for that to be with another Premier League club, but nothing is guaranteed. I just want to be able to prove to people that I’m still a good goalkeeper.”