Unai Emery agrees new five-year deal with Aston Villa after securing historic UCL ticket
Aston Villa have confirmed that manager Unai Emery has agreed to a new five-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2029.
Emery’s tenure has seen a remarkable turnaround, with Villa finishing fourth in the Premier League last season and securing Champions League football for the first time in their history.
Since his arrival in 2022, Emery has transformed Villa, lifting the team from 17th to 7th in his first campaign.
He brought back European football to the club after a 13-year absence.
Unai Emery agrees to five-year deal with Aston Villa – Getty image
Club chairman Nassef Sawiris expressed his believe about the new deal, stating Emery is a core part of their project.
“We are building something special here at Aston Villa with Unai at its core, and we are delighted that he has signed a new deal with the club until 2029.
“As we move into our historic 150th anniversary year, there is a lot to look forward to with Unai at the helm,” he said.
Sharing his happiness, Emery said, “I am very happy to take this step and the responsibility of leading this club.
“Since I came to Villa with Wes and Nassef, we found always the best environment and structure to develop a project with the highest ambition.
“All the football structure with Monchi and Damian and the owners, we share the same vision and same goals.
“There’s a great chemistry in Aston Villa. And the element of the fans’ support also makes the difference to feel like home.
“We are really excited to continue this journey with no limits to our dreams,” Emery remarked.
