Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has signed an extension to his contract, committing to the club until 2027. The Premier League club made the announcement on Tuesday.
Emery’s tenure at Villa Park has been remarkable. When he took over from Steven Gerrard in November 2022, the club was embroiled in a relegation battle. Under his guidance, they have now positioned themselves on the cusp of Champions League qualification.
Currently, Aston Villa sits fourth in the Premier League table, holding a six-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham (who have two games in hand).
In addition to their domestic success, Villa has also progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.
Their upcoming clash with Olympiakos presents an opportunity to secure their first European trophy since their 1982 triumph when they were crowned European champions.
Emery, who previously managed clubs like Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal, was recently linked to the vacant managerial position at Bayern Munich. His impressive track record has attracted interest from several other top European clubs seeking new leadership.
Speaking about the extension, the 52-year-old Spaniard expressed his satisfaction with the current setup.
“We are enjoying our way together with Villa fans, the club owners, management and this great group of players that we are proud of,”
“Me and the football management, we share the vision of the owners. Nassef (Sawiris) and Wes (Edens) are very supportive and respectful, and we have a good environment and the right structure to develop this football club.
“We must maintain the hard-working spirit, clever decisions and coordination with the ownership that we have found during this time. We will work to get better and better. And we will demand from each other. Ambition already is, and must always be, the motto of this project.”
Chairman Sawiris echoed the sentiment, stating that they are thrilled to build a sporting operation around Unai.
“We are thrilled and are building a sporting operation around Unai to support him with a view of returning Aston Villa, a co-founder of the English Football League as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary, to its historic levels of greatness.” he said
