Carles Gil hopes to put a smile back on the faces of Aston Villa fans.
The former Valencia winger is adjusting to new manager Tim Sherwood's methods.
"I like to give people pleasure by the way I play and I would like to thank the fans for the way they have welcomed me," he told the Birmingham Mail.
"I really appreciate it because I felt at home right from the start.
"It's important for any player - and for the team - to have the fans behind you."
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