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Unai Emery open to new Aston Villa deal: Manager holds talks with club bosses over extending £15m-a-year contract amid links to Man United job

Unai Emery is open to signing a new deal with Aston Villa that would take him to close to a decade at the club.

By TOM COLLOMOSSE · Daily Mail

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:13 PM

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Unai Emery is open to signing a new deal extending his tenure at Aston Villa beyond 2029.
Emery held high-level strategic planning meetings with Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris and senior club executives.
The Spanish manager currently earns close to £15 million per year at Aston Villa.

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Unai Emery is open to signing a new long-term contract with Aston Villa following talks with club hierarchy. The discussions involved co-owner Nassef Sawiris, President of Football Operations Roberto Olabe, and Director of Football Operations Damian Vidagany. The meeting focused on Villa's long-term strategic direction and establishing a commitment beyond 2029 under Emery's leadership.

Emery currently earns close to £15 million annually as one of the Premier League's highest-paid managers. The Basque manager has reportedly been considered on a shortlist for Manchester United should Michael Carrick be replaced.

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