KAINE Kesler-Hayden is ready to take the ‘next step’ in his career after completing a move to Coventry City.
The 22-year-old has joined the Sky Blues on a four-year deal from Aston Villa to become the club’s second summer signing following the addition of Spanish full-back Miguel Angel Brau.
He spent the past four seasons out on loan in the Football League but feels the time is right to make a permanent move away from Villa Park.
Kesler-Hatden said: “It seems like the perfect move for me and the next step in my career.
“There was a lot of things that went into it.
“I saw last season how much of a good team Coventry City are and how unlucky they were not to make it into the Premier League, so hopefully we can have another go at it this season.
“It feels good, it feels like it was the right time for me in my career.
“I’ve had a lot of loans throughout the last few seasons, so I feel like this was the right time to make the next step and make the move.”
The right-back enjoyed a productive year on loan at Preston North End last term as he won the club’s player, players’ player and young player of the year awards.
And Kesler-Hayden described the Sky Blues as the ‘perfect place’ to play his football after speaking with head coach Frank Lampard.
Kesler-Hayden added: “Every season I’ve improved massively on every loan I’ve been on, and I think it’s five I’ve been on, and they’ve helped me massively.
“I feel like I’ve improved every season and I’m going to do that now I’m here and hopefully help the team as much as possible.
“I would say I am versatile. I like to get forward and I like to defend as well.
“If I can get goals and assists this season, as well as keeping goals out of our net, I will try do that as best as possible.
“I’ve spoken with the gaffer. He was a big part of why I signed.
“I believe in the project, and he showed me some videos and analysis of how I can fit into the team and for me that made it seem like the perfect place for me to come.”
