His arrival changed everything in Birmingham. After both convincing and disappointing experiences with PSG, Arsenal and Villarreal, Unai Emery joined Aston Villa in October 2022. Having moved from 17th to 7th place last season, the Spanish technician’s retention was certain after this impressive first vintage. And the Basque tactician did not disappoint. For his first full season with AVFC, Emery finished in a phenomenal fourth place in the Premier League and which ensures a historic first participation in the Champions League for the residents of Villa Park. Obviously, the management of the Villans had every interest in shielding their coach.
It is now done this Monday. Indeed, in a press release, we learn that the former Paris Saint-Germain coach has extended it for five more years, until 2029. A new contract that makes the Spaniard happy: “I am very happy to take this step and take on the responsibility of leading this club. Since I arrived at Villa with Wes (Edens) and Nassef (Sawiris), we have always found the best environment and the best structure to develop a project with the highest ambition. The whole football structure with Monchi and Damian and the owners, we share the same vision and the same goals. There is great chemistry at Aston Villa. And the support of the fans also makes the difference in feeling at home. We are really excited to continue this journey without limits to our dreams.»
