OMM Newsroom
Aston Villa said it is holding constructive talks with head coach Unai Emery about extending his contract. Although three years remain on the five-year deal signed in 2024, the club hopes the Spanish coach will stay for longer.
The announcement came as reports circulated that Emery could take over as Manchester United head coach.
The club said a working meeting had been held at Aston Villa to discuss its future plans and lay the foundations for long-term sporting and institutional development. The parties agreed to set the club’s long-term strategic direction together.
The statement said they had reached a shared understanding on continuing their partnership beyond 2029. The club plans to keep developing under Unai Emery’s sporting leadership and make progress in the coming years, driven by shared ambitions and a desire to grow further. Its aim is to build an ambitious and competitive Aston Villa capable of taking on the toughest challenges and achieving significant success.
