Emery set to sign new Aston Villa contract, rejecting Man United

Unai Emery is close to signing a new contract with Aston Villa beyond 2029, according to The Independent, a decision seen as a message before Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

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Unai Emery is on the verge of extending his stay at Aston Villa. According to The Independent, the manager is set to sign a new contract that would keep him at the club beyond 2029. The report describes the move as a pointed message ahead of Aston Villa's visit to Manchester United on Sunday.

TEAMtalk adds that Fabrizio Romano has revealed the real reason behind Emery's decision to commit to Aston Villa rather than move to Manchester United. The exact reason is not detailed in the report.

Sources

  1. The IndependentWhy Unai Emery is right to stay at Aston Villa – and reject Man United (new window)independent.co.uk
  2. TEAMtalkREAL REASON Unai Emery rejected Man Utd to re-sign with Aston Villa revealed (new window)teamtalk.com