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Unai Emery

Unai Emery — Aston Villa manager who won the 2026 Europa League title, his fifth in the competition.

2026-05-072026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Konsa featured 48 times last term in all competitions, scoring two goals and contributing one assist, as Unai Emery’s side lifted the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League football for 2026-27.

    Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s Konsa
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Konsa joined Villa from Brentford in 2019 and has been central to their rise up the Premier League table under Unai Emery.

    Arsenal agree £51m Konsa deal
  4. The Chronicle

    Konsa featured 48 times last term in all competitions, scoring two goals and contributing one assist, as Unai Emery’s side lifted the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League football for 2026-27.

    Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s Konsa
  5. Joy Online

    Villa begin their Premier League campaign at Brighton on Sunday (14:00 BST) and will also compete in the Champions League after finishing fourth and winning the Europa League under Unai Emery last season.

    Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham’s Wan-Bissaka
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Luis Enrique won his 13th trophy since joining PSG in 2023, while Villa boss Unai Emery has now lost all four UEFA Super Cup appearances.

    PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
  7. July 2026
  8. Daily Guide

    Villa head coach Unai Emery said he was “delighted” with Garnacho’s arrival. “He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project.

    Garnacho Joins Villa On Loan From Chelsea
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Rogers’ departure is another blow for Villa boss Unai Emery after Youri Tielemans’ move to Manchester United and Lucas Digne’s expected switch to Paris Saint-Germain.

    Chelsea signs Rogers for reported UK record fee
  10. Joy Online

    Rogers scored 21 goals in 85 league appearances for Unai Emery’s men and was part of the team that won the Europa League last season.

    Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
  11. Joy Online

    Rogers scored 21 goals in 85 league appearances for Unai Emery’s men and was part of the team that won the Europa League last season.

    Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Villa boss Unai Emery, who called Guardiola football’s “only genius” in the build-up to the game, presented his fellow Spaniard with a memento before the match began.

    The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal for Aston Villa defender Konsa

    Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

    Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Arsenal agrees £50m deal to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa

    Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Aston Villa agrees loan deal for West Ham defender Wan-Bissaka

    Aston Villa have agreed to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The DR Congo right-back will travel for a medical in the Midlands, with West Ham previously seeking a £25m fee.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. PSG defeat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

    Paris St Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desirée Doucé. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went ahead through Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalised at halftime, but Doucé restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 24 July

  1. Garnacho loaned to Aston Villa with obligation to buy

    Aston Villa have signed Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, with the move becoming permanent next summer should certain criteria be met, including appearance thresholds that Chelsea believe are easily reachable.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 23 July

  1. Chelsea signs Rogers for UK record transfer fee

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a reported UK record fee for a British player. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033, and the deal surpasses the previous record of £116 million paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 19 July

  1. Chelsea signs England midfielder Morgan Rogers for £117m

    Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Rogers

    Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract with an option for a further year. The deal sets a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola emotional as Manchester City reign ends

    Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghanaian village celebrates Aston Villa Europa League win with parade

    Juaben, a Ghanaian village home to about 1,000 Aston Villa supporters, will celebrate the club's 3-0 Europa League victory over Freiburg with a parade of 30 motorcycles and a minibus through the community. The village's passion for Villa stems from Owusu Boakye's grandfather Daniel, who heard stories about the club from a Birmingham family, including tales of player Paul McGrath.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22 years

    Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Aston Villa wins Europa League title, first in 44 years

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, claiming their first European trophy in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title as Villa dominated the match with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia, and Morgan Rogers.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. English clubs reach all three European finals in same season

    Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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