Petrov: Return always on my mind

Stiliyan Petrov has told Sky Sports News HQ that it was “always on my mind” to make a return to professional football following his battle with cancer.

The 36-year-old was forced to retire from the game after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia four years ago and undergoing three spells of chemotherapy, but says his health and fitness are now better.

The Bulgarian announced on Tuesday that he has been in training for four months and is looking to return to the game and former club Aston Villa for next season.

“My health is all good. Obviously, I’ve been clear of any drugs for a year-and-a-half now so it’s been good,” he said.

“Obviously, I have done a lot of work in that time and now I have broken the news about me trying to get back into professional football. But there are stages I needed to complete before I came to that decision.

“It was always on my mind, even from the start when I was told I could go back and play. So it’s been a long 18 months having to keep that to …

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