The riches of the Middle East has been a temptation for some of the world's best players, most famously Cristiano Ronaldo — but it wasn't enough for Victor Lindelöf to steer clear of Aston Villa.

Having left Manchester United as a free agent in the summer, the defender was on the lookout for what's next.

At 31-years-old, the Swedish captain is edging ever closer to the end of his playing career, and after such a tumultuous time at Old Trafford, the next step had to be in the best interests of not only himself, but his nearest and dearest.

Lindelöf opted to become a Villan on Deadline Day in early September, further strengthening Unai Emery's defensive options.

Though he's yet to start a game for the club, he's come off the bench in both the Premier League and Europa League.

Breaking his silence on the decision to make the switch to the Midlands, Lindelöf told Fotboll Skanalen: "I had some interesting options that I talked to my family...