Since taking over as manager from Steven Gerrard, Unai Emery has had a significant impact on Aston Villa. The Spanish manager recently signed a new five-year contract with the club after successfully guiding them to next season’s Champions League.
When Emery arrived in October 2022, Villa was struggling in 17th place in the Premier League. However, under his leadership, they improved to seventh place in his first season and fourth place in the current campaign.
Emery expressed his happiness and sense of responsibility in leading Aston Villa, emphasizing the chemistry within the club and the immense support from the fans. He is excited to continue the journey with the team and has high aspirations for the future. The former Sevilla and Arsenal boss also led Villa to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League in their first European campaign in over a decade.
Chairman Nassef Sawiris praised Emery’s contribution to the club, stating that they are building something special with him at the core. Sawiris expressed his delight at Emery signing a contract extension until 2029 and highlighted the exciting prospects for Aston Villa as they approach their historic 150th anniversary year under Emery’s leadership.
