Emery inks extension with Aston Villa to 2027

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has extended his deal with the team until 2027.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Co-chairman Nassef Sawiris have spoken about their ambitions going forward, after it was announced that Emery has signed a contract extension with the club until 2027 ⚽ pic.twitter.com/pEMQzvYmdV

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The Villains were 16^th in the EPL and fighting for their place in the league when Emery replaced Steven Gerrard in November 2022.

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The Spaniard led the club to a 7^th-place finish and place in the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa’s 1^st qualification for European tournament since 2010–11.

This campaign, they are in the 4^th place in the league and are fighting for a place in the Champions League. Unai’s side is 6 points ahead of Spurs, but the North London club have 2 matches in hand.

The manager revealed he and his backroom staff “share the vision of the owners” and “know how to take the team to an even greater level.”

Aston Villa will play against Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace until the end of the campaign as they will try to qualify for the UCL for the 1^st time since 1982-83.