Nathan
Ake has revealed Quique Flores' management of youth players convinced him to
join Watford on loan from Chelsea this summer.
The Netherlands Under-21 central defender, who signed a five-year deal at
Stamford Bridge before moving to Vicarage Road, was on loan at Championship
side Reading last season and is eager for regular first-team football in the
Premier League.
"He's a big manager and he has managed big clubs," the 20-year-old told the
club's website.
"He told me he had young players when he was at other clubs, like Koke at
Atletico Madrid, and he said age doesn't matter to him, he'll play you if
you're ready.
"I was really impressed with him, we had a good chat and he made me feel
welcome straight away.
"I'm really excited because I've been waiting for this, to get on loan and
play a lot of games, and Watford have given me this opportunity."
Ake, who is primarily a central defender, said his versatility can benefit
his new side.
"I can play in midfield, left-back or centre-back. I'm a player who works
really hard, a left-footed player who tries to play football on the ground,"
he said.
"But I can also do the other side of the game like defending, and I just try
to help the team really."
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