Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has committed to the club until at least 2027 following an extension of his contract. While his existing deal still had two years remaining, an additional 12 months have been agreed upon.
Villa intends to engage in discussions with the 52-year-old during the summer to explore the possibility of a longer-term contract. Emery’s tenure at Villa Park has been remarkable, transforming the team from a relegation-threatened position when he took over from Steven Gerrard in November 2022 to the brink of Champions League qualification this season.
Additionally, Villa finds themselves in the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos, where they are considered favorites to win the tournament, potentially securing their first European trophy since 1982.
Emery’s impressive work at Villa Park has attracted attention from top European clubs, with recent links to the vacant Bayern Munich managerial position and interest from other clubs seeking new managers this summer. Following a seventh-placed finish last season, Villa has progressed significantly this term, currently in pole position to secure fourth place and qualify for the Champions League for the first time.
With a six-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham, who have two games in hand, Villa is effectively managing their challenging schedule of Thursday-Sunday fixtures. Their upcoming match against Chelsea on Saturday offers an opportunity to extend their lead over Spurs to nine points, as Tottenham faces Arsenal on Sunday.