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Why Unai Emery would snub Manchester United – Aston Villa package explained

Manchester United are there again. A manager’s head is on the block and names are being thrown around to replace him. One of those is Unai Emery. The Aston Villa manager has been linked at various points before and has…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:43 PM
Why Unai Emery would snub Manchester United – Aston Villa package explained
Key Things to Know
  • Sport Witness argues Unai Emery is unlikely to leave Aston Villa to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
  • Emery is under contract with Aston Villa until 2029.
  • Villa owners V Sports hold a 25% stake in Real Unión, a club run by the Emery family.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sport Witness argues that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is unlikely to leave for Manchester United if Michael Carrick is replaced. The report highlights that deep institutional and business ties between Villa owners V Sports and Emery's family make any sudden departure improbable.

V Sports owns approximately 25% of Real Unión, the Basque club controlled by the Emery family where Unai's son Lander plays. With senior V Sports figures serving on Real Unión's board and Emery contracted until 2029, the outlet maintains United cannot match Villa's overall package.

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