Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract
· Sports · BBC Sport
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension that will extend his stay beyond 2029, the club announced after talks with chairman Nassef Sawiris and executives Roberto Olabe and Damian Vidagany. The discussions focused on jointly planning the club's long-term strategic direction, with Emery set to play a bigger role in developing Villa for the long term. Emery, who celebrated four years at the club last month, has transformed Villa from a relegation-threatened side into a team qualifying for European football every season, including winning the Europa League in May. The new deal announcement is unlikely before the weekend, though Emery remains under contract until 2029. Villa, currently 10th in the Premier League, have won three of their four opening Champions League matches this season.
Why it matters
The contract extension secures Emery's long-term leadership at Villa, ensuring continuity for a club transitioning from European competition qualification to challenging for major trophies after a 30-year trophy drought.
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