'I'm developing more' - Chelsea product Jordan Aina happy to have landed at Fulham

Published: March 10, 2021

Chelsea academy product Jordan Aina, the younger brother of Super Eagles defender Ola, has revealed that he is enjoying his time at Fulham.

The former England U16 international was on the books of Chelsea for eleven years and joined the Cottagers on a permanent transfer last summer following a successful trial.

Jordan has pulled on a Fulham shirt on eight occasions this season, including seven matches in the Premier League 2.

"I’ve really enjoyed it so far and it’s going well. I think I’m developing more as a player, featuring at Under-23 level more regularly," Jordan told Fulham's official website.

"It’s a different style of coaching to what I had before but I really feel like I’ve needed it to further improve my game".

Ola Aina arrived at Fulham on loan from Torino in the summer transfer window and the younger Aina has confessed that it helps having his older brother playing for the first team.

"I definitely think it helps me to an extent. I want to be where he is so he’s motivation for me. He’s always encouraging me to keep going and working hard and one day I’ll get there if I keep doing the right things.

"Ola started playing around the age of nine and I used to go and watch his little tournaments and stuff.

"When I was about five, I was playing for my local team and, since then, I’ve just enjoyed playing football.

"I’d say he did have an effect on me wanting to play football but I think I’d have got into it anyway to be honest," said Jordan.

Jordan Aina didn't get many chances to play for Chelsea U23 team before he left Stamford Bridge, making just one matchday squad against Leicester City in 2018-19.

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