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Keith Wyness believes that the new Aston Villa owner Tony Xia has taken over the club with his eyes wide open.

Xia wants Aston Villa to be the kings of Europe within the next decade.

The new owner has ambitious plans to transform the fortunes of the claret and blues in the not-so-distant future.

Xia, revealed earlier this week: “We don’t have a very detailed plan but we have a vision that we will challenge to get back into the Premier League and we will be challenging when we get back,” he said.

“The aim, not just the hope, is to get back in European field within five years and I wish we can succeed to get another trophy like we have here in eight or 10 years.

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“That is not an exact number, but we want to win (the Champions League)."

When quizzed about the rather bold proclamation, Wyness insists it wasn't just talk for the press.

He stated: "The owner has come into this with his eyes wide open. Without being rude or divulging further information, that's all I will say on the subject.

"But we will have the appropriate resources, as required, to meet whatever challenges lie ahead.

"Roberto will have a very competitive squad. He will have a squad that is able to compete. First of all in the Championship."

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