Unai Emery has reached an agreement to extend his contract with Aston Villa. The Spaniard, who initially had two years remaining on his contract, will now stay at Villa Park until 2027 under the new terms. Emery’s successful stint at Villa Park has made him a sought-after figure, prompting the club owners, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, to secure their investment in him. Taking charge of Aston Villa when they were in danger of relegation in November 2022, Emery has turned the team’s fortunes around, with Villa now poised to achieve an unprecedented double.

Following speculation about his potential move to a major European club, negotiations for the new contract were initiated, and the owners swiftly acted to secure the 52-year-old on a fresh deal. Emery was questioned about links to Bayern after a win over the Cherries and emphasized his unwavering focus on Villa, dismissing the rumors. Despite emerging as a serious candidate for the Bayern job and receiving backing from figures like Max Eberl and Lothar Matthaus, Emery remains committed to his current role. Matthaus praised Emery’s credentials, highlighting his extensive experience and success with titles at clubs like Sevilla.

Notably, Matthaus pointed out Emery’s proficiency in English, further emphasizing his suitability for top-level management.