Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg says he'll give everything to the cause - despite agreeing a Bosman deal with Juventus.

"I definitely don't want to come out of the picture," he said.

"I want to play. That's my aim. I've said before and now more than ever: a big finish for us and a big finish for me.

"But it is up to the manager in the end and whatever his thoughts are on Europe.

"Craig Gardner started yesterday and we will just see what happens. I give my all in training and I have done in games.

"I have known for quite some time now that this was going to be my last season and I have only missed three games. I want to play and give everything."