Villanueva: I don’t regret move to Blackburn Rovers

12:30pm Wednesday 31st December 2008

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CARLOS Villanueva insists he does not regret his loan move to Blackburn Rovers after admitting any Ewood Park future is now looking unlikely.

The 22-year-old Chile midfielder arrived at Ewood Park on a season-long loan from Audax Italiano last summer, but Rovers have declined to take up an option to make his move permanent for around £5million.

Villanueva has yet to impress new boss Sam Allardyce, who took over from Paul Ince earlier this month, but claims he has still benefited from his time in England.

He told La Tercera newspaper: “I am not currently playing. I know they will not use the option to buy me. I’ve been told that since the moment the news came up.

“Everything has been quite difficult to me. I thought I was doing my job well and reality changed suddenly from one day to the next.

“Now, I am thinking positively and waiting for another opportunity.

“I do not regret coming to Blackburn Rovers. I had the chance to experience closely one of the most important leagues in the world. I will be able to tell my grandchildren that I played in England.

“I am happy for the opportunity I’ve had, to have been at the club. It’s extraordinary.”