Unai Emery has agreed to a fresh five-year deal with Aston Villa following their qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

Unai Emery, the Spanish manager, has committed his future to Aston Villa by signing a new five-year contract. This means that Emery will remain at Villa Park until 2029.

The decision comes after a successful season for the Premier League club, as they finished fourth in the table and secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. It is worth noting that Villa did win the European Cup in 1982.

Speaking to Villa’s official website, Emery expressed his happiness at taking this step and the responsibility of leading the club. He praised the environment and structure at Villa, which has allowed him to develop a project with high ambitions. Emery also highlighted the shared vision and goals between the football structure, including Monchi and Damian, and the owners. He emphasized the great chemistry at Aston Villa and the importance of the fans’ support, which makes him feel at home. Emery expressed his excitement to continue the journey with no limits to their dreams.

Chairman Nassef Sawiris echoed Emery’s sentiments, stating that they are building something special at Aston Villa with Emery at the core. Sawiris expressed his delight at Emery signing a new deal until 2029, particularly as the club approaches its historic 150th anniversary year. He believes there is much to look forward to with Emery at the helm.

Emery’s impact at Aston Villa has been significant. In his first season in charge, he took the team from 17th to seventh in the Premier League table. This achievement ensured qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2022-23 season. Villa’s European campaign saw them reach the semi-finals, marking their return to European competition after 13 years. Unfortunately, their journey ended at the semi-final stage with a defeat to Olympiacos over two legs.

Overall, Emery’s contract extension is a positive development for Aston Villa. With his leadership and the club’s ambitions, they will be looking to build on their recent successes and continue their upward trajectory in English and European football.