Aston Villa have moved to underline Unai Emery\u2019s future at the club at a time when links with Manchester United continue to circulate.<\/p>\n
Emery has been central to Villa\u2019s rise, guiding them into the Champions League and delivering their first major trophy in 30 years last season with the Europa League. That track record makes him a natural fit for a club of Manchester United\u2019s stature, especially given his history of success at Sevilla and Villarreal, as well as his experience at Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.<\/p>\n
However, Villa\u2019s position around their manager is clearly a sensitive one. The club recently threatened legal action against pundit Jamie Carragher over remarks made on the Stick to Football podcast last month. In his comments on Emery and Manchester United, Carragher suggested the Spaniard might want the chance to \u201cmanage a giant again,\u201d while also saying, \u201cThere is a chain in football, whether you like it or not. Shut the f— up, Aston Villa fans. Aston Villa will never be Manchester United.\u201d<\/p>\n
After a public apology in which Carragher described his wording as \u201cclumsy and wrong,\u201d the matter was dropped.<\/p>\n
Reports earlier this week stated Emery is \u201chappy\u201d at Aston Villa, has no release clause in his contract, and is not expected to leave. Villa have now added further weight to that view by publicising a meeting focused on \u201cthe club\u2019s long-term strategic direction.\u201d<\/p>\n
One outcome from that meeting was \u201cestablishing a clear commitment beyond 2029\u201d under Emery\u2019s leadership. While the club stopped short of announcing a new deal, his current contract expires in 2029, and the wording strongly suggests a longer partnership is being prepared. The Athletic report that such an agreement is close.<\/p>\n
Villa said: \u201cThe meeting brought together Nassef Sawiris, the club\u2019s Chairman, and Unai Emery alongside President of Football Operations Roberto Olabe and Director of Football Operations Dami\u00e1n Vidagany.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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