Overview

• Villa confirmed Monchi has stepped down after just over two years and will serve as an adviser to V Sports.
• Roberto Olabe, formerly director of football at Real Sociedad, has been appointed with immediate effect and previously worked with Unai Emery at Almería.
• Damian Vidagany stays on as director of football operations, maintaining continuity in the club’s leadership structure.
• The change follows a five-match winless Premier League start that leaves Villa 18th, with Emery urging his side to recover their identity.
• Reporting across outlets highlights Profit & Sustainability Rules and UEFA cost controls limiting summer recruitment, with few permanent additions and significant sales since 2024.