Aston Villa to fear Unai Emery exit all over again after new announcement away from Villa Park
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Credit: Imago Sat 30 May 2026 13:50, UK Unai Emery has worked wonders during his time as Aston Villa boss, so it is no surprise to see him constantly linked with a move out of B6.He had led the Villans to two top-four Premier League finishes in the last three seasons and finally delivered silverware to Villa Park via the 2025-26 Europa League title.Undoubtedly, the 54-year-old is one of the most-loved managers to grace the dugout at the West Midlands club, attracting a lot of attention from elsewhere with his achievements.Villa fans would be heartbroken to see Emery leave after such a successful season, but with success comes a lot of impressed suitors, and the 2025-26 campaign may have been his swansong. 👔 Aston Villa Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates and technical leadership strategy. VISIT THE MANAGER HUBUnai Emery should be considered by Liverpool after new decisionFootball Insider understood earlier this month that Emery would have been open to the Real Madrid job ahead of next season, but that move was stopped before it could even start, thanks to Jose Mourinho.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Villa supporters could wipe that bead of sweat off their collective brow, but rumours are only bound to start up again due to the latest managerial movements elsewhere in the Premier League.Liverpool’s owners have taken the cut-throat decision to relieve Arne Slot of his duties after just two seasons at Anfield, and while Andoni Iraola is the favourite, nothing is certain.Unai EmeryGamesWonDrawnLostWin %Aston Villa196109345356%The Reds are believed to be admirers of the Spaniard, and understandably so. He gave an almighty audition in the penultimate game of the Premier League season, with the Villans claiming a 4-2 win.Aston Villa boss could be about to lose several starsEven David Ornstein has reported that, although Iraola is the favourite, other candidates are likely to be assessed and interviewed before a decision is made, and they’d be foolish not to look at Emery.His record in the Premier League is simply fantastic, taking Villa to new heights, even with financial restrictions and a limited set of players, some of whom are often injured for long periods of time.What makes his departure more likely, though, is that multiple of his current stars are attracting interest, which would leave him with even fewer options next season.Villa appear resigned to losing Morgan Rogers this summer, with Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana, John McGinn and Ollie Watkins all fielding interest from big European clubs.Unless the owners can properly back him in the market, a move to Anfield might appear a much more attractive decision. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.
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