I could leave Villa admits John Carew

Villa hero John Carew has admitted for the first time his future could lie away from the club.

Villa hero John Carew has admitted for the first time his future could lie away from the club.

The 31-year-old's existing deal runs out next summer but, with new boss Gerard Houllier having only just arrived at Villa Park, the claret and blues are yet to make a decision over whether to offer him a new contract.

Carew has been a firm fans' favourite since his arrival from Lyon in January 2007, but has refused to rule out the possibility of a new challenge elsewhere.

Speaking in an interview with the Norwegian media while on international duty, he said: "I am in a very comfortable position.

"The spell at Villa has been fantastic. I will now see what opportunities and challenges turn up.

"I have enjoyed myself in England but it's possible that something interesting will come up."