Aston Villa Locks in Emery Until 2029

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract with the club, following his success in securing a spot in next season’s Champions League. Since arriving in October 2022, Emery transformed 17th-placed Villa into a top Premier League team. Emery guided them to a seventh-place finish in his first season and then to fourth place this campaign. “I am very happy to take this step and the responsibility of leading this club,” Emery said, noting that his existing contract still had three years left. “There’s great chemistry at Aston Villa, and the fans’ support makes it feel like home. We are really excited to continue this journey with no limits to our dreams.”

Unai Emery led Aston Villa to the Europa Conference League semi-finals, their first European campaign in 13 years. Chairman Nassef Sawiris commented, “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.” Aston Villa’s top priority is securing Unai Emery with a new five-year contract after reaching the Champions League. In April, Emery extended his contract to 2027, with Villa quickly securing a longer-term deal post-season.

Emery has dramatically rejuvenated Villa since taking over from Steven Gerrard in October 2022.The new contract highlights Villa’s ambition and Emery’s trust in working with Monchi. Achieving a place in the Champions League surpassed the fans’ highest hopes for this season. Unai Emery has exceeded expectations, guiding Aston Villa to the Champions League under a manager with four Europa League titles. His renewed commitment until 2029 is a source of immense joy for everyone at Villa Park.