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Aston Villa’s exodus of players has begun with the departure of Nigel Reo-Coker who has been released after failing to agree terms on a new contract.

Nigel Reo-Coker’s future lies away from Villa after he was one of 10 players released by the club today along with Robert Pires and John Carew.

Nigel Reo-Coker is refusing to give up hope of forcing his way into England coach Fabio Capello’s plans for the 2012 European Championships.

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has revealed he is a target for clubs playing in the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund leading the race for his signature.

Villa have declared England winger Ashley Young’s future has not yet been decided and still hope he will sign a new contract.

Nigel Reo-Coker’s Villa future remains in the balance despite reports that he is preparing to quit the club when his contract expires in the summer.

Contract rebel Nigel Reo-Coker today dropped a hint that his future could yet be at Villa after being impressed by the ambition shown by the club in the transfer market.

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has admitted the absence of manager Gerard Houllier has had a major impact on everyone in the dressing room.

Nigel Reo-Coker today hailed the impact of midfield team-mate Jean Makoun since his arrival at Villa and insisted the best is yet to come from the Cameroon international.