'Maybe he's the guy'

Former England goalkeeper Robert Green believes Unai Emery and Aston Villa are a "really good fit" following news that the Spaniard has committed his future to the club until 2027.

During his 18 months in charge to date, Emery has led the club to fourth in the Premier League and taken them to a Europa Conference League semi-final.

Green told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily: "He's done everything Aston Villa could have hoped for and more. As fits go, it really is a really good fit.

"For Emery, he thinks it's a big club, it suits him, the players suit him and he's getting the best out of some of them now. And the club are going 'we were in the Championship not that long ago and what a wonderful position we're in now'."

ESPN journalist Mark Ogden added: "It [the new contract] is a really good move by Villa and by Emery. They're very comfortable together.

"People shouldn't underestimate how big of a club Villa are. If somebody can get it right - they're in a big city, with big backing and a big history - maybe he's the guy that can turn them into a Champions League regular."

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