![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/aston-villa-hand-unai-emery-longest-contract-in-clubs-history/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TELEMMGLPICT000313879408_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq9VbjfciLaaVAvgRz5dhJ8OU1xeTtnEmLhazh8iWzKZc.jpeg&description=Unai Emery has signed the longest managerial contract in Aston Villa's history, as he prepares to officially start work this week. Emery was appointed last Monday evening and is understood to have agreed a lucrative deal at least four-and-a-half years in length, underlining the commitment of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens to their new head coach. Villa paid £5.2 million in compensation to lure the former Arsenal manager from Villarreal, offering terms which will be worth above £25 million net over the course of the contract. NSWE are targeting European football as part of their ambitious plans and believe Emery, who has lifted the Europa League four times, can help lead them to a bright future. The details of the contract have not been officially revealed by Villa but it is believed to be longer than Emery's predecessors Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith, also beating the previous record set by Rémi Garde, who signed a four-year deal when he joined Villa in November 2015. Emery has been forced to wait before taking his first training session at Villa's Bodymoor Heath complex as he waits for his work visa. It is understood there are no concerns and Emery, who flew into the UK on Monday, will take training on Wednesday. He is bringing in up to eight new backroom staff members, following a clear-out of coaches after Gerrard's dismissal. Aaron Danks, the coach who took interim charge for the Brentford and Newcastle matches, is considering a new role at the club while Neil Cutler, the goalkeeping coach, has already left. Emiliano Martínez, the Villa goalkeeper, posted a message on Instagram to pay tribute to Cutler for his work. "I can't thank you enough for the way you helped me since day one. Not just a GK coach to me, you became my friend. Unfortunately football isn't fair sometimes but I'm sure you will find a [the] right club for you. Best English coach by miles.' Austin MacPhee, the set-piece coach recruited during Smith's time, will be staying with the first-team){kind=link}
Unai Emery has won the Europa League four times as manager
Unai Emery has signed the longest managerial contract in Aston Villa’s history, as he prepares to officially start work this week.
Emery was appointed last Monday evening and is understood to have agreed a lucrative deal at least four-and-a-half years in length, underlining the commitment of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens to their new head coach.
Villa paid £5.2 million in compensation to lure the former Arsenal manager from Villarreal, offering terms which will be worth above £25 million net over the course of the contract.
NSWE are targeting European football as part of their ambitious plans and believe Emery, who has lifted the Europa League four times, can help lead them to a bright future.