Palace Revolution at Aston Villa: Monchi Out, Emery Facing Ultimatum After Poor Start
BIRMINGHAM, England - Aston Villa is undergoing a swift shakeup following a disappointing start to the season, with sporting director Monchi departing the club with immediate effect and manager Unai Emery issued a stark ultimatum, sources confirmed Saturday. The moves come as The Lions struggle to replicate last season’s success, which saw them secure a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and qualify for the Champions League.
Aston Villa has collected just three points from its first five Premier League matches this season, raising concerns within the club’s ownership. While the boardroom isn’t promptly seeking a managerial change, emery has been told his future hinges on securing maximum points from upcoming fixtures against Fulham FC and Burnley FC during the international break.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Monchi has been relieved of his duties, ending his tenure with the club. former Real Sociedad director Roberto Olabe has already been secured as his replacement,with an agreement finalized.
The pressure is now squarely on Emery, who will need a perfect record in the next two matches to stave off further scrutiny. A failure to achieve six points could jeopardize his position at the helm.
