“Feels it, lives it, loves it” – Vidagany on why Nassef Sawiris is crucial for Aston Villa growth

Aston Villa director Damian Vidagany has praised club chairman and co-owner Nassef Sawiris for his hands-on leadership and daily involvement with the team. Speaking ahead of Aston Villa's Champions League match against Barcelona, Vidagany highlighted that he and sporting director Roberto Olabe maintain daily communication with Sawiris, directly contrasting his accessibility with the management style of former Valencia owner Peter Lim.

Vidagany also discussed manager Unai Emery, describing him as a hero to the supporters who helped revitalize the Birmingham club after years of mismanagement. He explained that Emery requested an operational structure designed to prevent the isolation he experienced during his previous managerial tenure at Arsenal, allowing Emery to focus strictly on technical and coaching decisions.