Aston Villa's president of football operations, Monchi, is set to leave the club after just one year to rejoin Sevilla, in a move sanctioned by manager Unai Emery. The departure marks a significant shift in Villa's backroom structure.
Exclusive: Aston Villa face a summer of uncertainty as Unai Emery's position comes under scrutiny and sporting director Monchi considers his future following their Champions League qualification collapse.
Aston Villa confirm a major football operations reshuffle, with president of football operations Monchi taking full control of transfers following Johan Lange's departure to Tottenham.
Aston Villa's sporting director Monchi has sensationally left the club to rejoin Sevilla, dealing a major blow to Unai Emery's project just weeks before the new season.