Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Opens Up About His Marriage Plan
Aston Villa’s head coach, Unai Emery, has stepped away from his usual reserved approach to personal matters, offering a rare glimpse into his private life. Known for his tactical brilliance and meticulous preparation on the pitch, the Spanish manager revealed his marriage plans during a candid conversation with Spanish media this week.
The 53-year-old coach, who has enjoyed a career managing clubs such as Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Villarreal before taking the reins at Villa Park in 2022, spoke about his long-term partner and their shared vision for the future. Emery explained that while football remains an all-consuming profession, he is determined to make room for a personal milestone that he has been postponing for years.
“In football, there is always another match, another challenge, another season,” Emery said. “I have spent my whole adult life focusing on the game. But my partner has been my constant support for many years, and now it is time we take the next step together.”
The coach hinted that the wedding will take place in Spain, close to his family home in Hondarribia, a picturesque Basque town near the French border. The location, he said, holds sentimental value, not only for its beauty but also because it is where the couple first met.
When asked about the timing, Emery smiled and admitted the date will be carefully chosen to avoid clashing with Aston Villa’s packed fixture list. “I don’t want my players to have to choose between coming to the wedding or playing in Europe,” he joked. “We will find a time when we can truly celebrate without distractions.”
Sources close to the couple suggest that the ceremony will be intimate, with family members, close friends, and a few football colleagues in attendance. Former players Emery has coached, such as Juan Mata and Santi Cazorla, are reportedly on the guest list.
While many Aston Villa fans are more focused on their team’s push for a top-four Premier League finish, social media has lit up with congratulatory messages, with some supporters already speculating whether the squad will form a “guard of honour” at the ceremony.
Unai Emery’s ability to balance the demands of elite football management with personal commitments has often been admired by colleagues, but this revelation offers a warmer, more human side to a figure often portrayed as an intense strategist.
As for Aston Villa, the players might find extra motivation knowing that their manager will be heading into next season not only with his tactical playbook in hand but also with a wedding band on his finger.
