Emery signs Villa contract with Champions League ambition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 22:57 · Archive

Unai Emery is to sign a new contract with Aston Villa and has reaffirmed his belief that he can win the Champions League at the club.

Unai Emery is to sign a new contract with Aston Villa next week following discussions with chairman Nassef Sawiris about the club's long-term direction. The club confirmed that these talks would establish 'a clear commitment beyond 2029', the year Emery's current contract expires.

Emery has reaffirmed his commitment to Villa's continued development and his belief that he can win the Champions League at the club. Over the past four years, he has led Villa into European competition on four occasions, including twice in the Champions League, and won the Europa League in Istanbul in May.

Pundits such as Jamie Carragher have suggested that Emery may need to leave Villa to realise his Champions League ambition. However, Emery disagreed during Friday's press conference, pointing to historical examples of unexpected winners. Aston Villa won the competition in 1982 and Leicester City won the Premier League a decade ago, he noted. He also highlighted that Borussia Dortmund reached the final three years ago despite not being favourites.

How it is being reported

• 'I have my dreams' - Unai Emery explains his Champions League ambition with Aston VillaThe manager is expected to finalise a new contract next week.Express & Star · 6 Nov, 22:30
• Unai Emery believes Aston Villa can win Champions League as he prepares to sign new contractUnai Emery believes he can achieve his ultimate managerial dream with VillaBirminghamLive · 6 Nov, 22:30

In this story: Unai Emery · Aston Villa · Nassef Sawiris · Jamie Carragher · Barcelona · Leicester City · Borussia Dortmund

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