Auston Trusty has again insisted that he wants to play in the Premier League, after winning Birmingham City’s Player of the Season award.

Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty received Birmingham City’s Supporters’ Player of the Season award on Friday, with the fans recognising the centre-back’s strong performances throughout the 2022/23 campaign.

Speaking after receiving the award, Trusty suggested the loan has been the perfect move for him.

“Coming from the U.S. I knew I would have to prove myself,” Trusty said. “I really was an unproven European player, I had to prove that I can hold my ground and do my job.

“Coming to the Championship and a team like Birmingham City that allowed me to show that was the best-case scenario.”

The big question now is over what’s next. Trusty will return to Arsenal, but whether that’s to stay, to go on another loan, or to leave the club without making an appearance remains to be seen.

On that subject, Trusty admitted he’d ideally like to play in the Premier League.

“A lot is to come in the future but as a footballer those are problems you want,” Trusty responded to questions on his future. “It’s all a good thing.

“As a player you want to play with the best, wherever that is. Right now the Premier League is probably the best league in the world so that is obviously the goal for myself and my future.”

Trusty has made 47 appearances for Birmingham City so far, and he’ll probably make another on Monday before his loan spell ends.

As well as catching the eye of the fans in the Championship, Trusty’s strong campaign also earned him an opportunity with the U.S. Men’s National Team, for whom he made his long-awaited debut in March.

Now it’s about pushing on and finding the best next step for his career.