‘Real Madrid are tough to turn down, but why would Unai Emery leave Aston Villa? He’s more powerful than the sporting director and chief executive – he might not get that elsewhere’ Ex-Villa star explains why even the Bernabeu may not tempt boss away

A former Aston Villa star believes that manager Unai Emery has little incentive to leave the club for Real Madrid, despite transfer links to the Spanish giant. The source suggests Emery holds significant power at Aston Villa—potentially more than the sporting director or CEO—a level of control he might not achieve at the Bernabéu.