No limit for Aston Villa after European glory
Aston VIlla co-owner Nassef Sawiris believes the "sky's the limit" for the club after their Europa League triumph. Unai Emery guided Villa to their first trophy in 30 years with a commanding 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday. Wes Edens and Sawiris bought a controlling stake in Villa in 2018 when they were in the Championship and have now seen them rise back into the Premier League, play Champions League football and secure a European trophy.
[Getty Images] Aston VIlla co-owner Nassef Sawiris believes the "sky's the limit" for the club after their Europa League triumph. Unai Emery guided Villa to their first trophy in 30 years with a commanding 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday. Wes Edens and Sawiris bought a controlling stake in Villa in 2018 when they were in the Championship and have now seen them rise back into the Premier League, play Champions League football and secure a European trophy.
"The sky's the limit," he said, after goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers took side to victory. "Amazing. It means a lot.
I can't express myself with words. Very special. An eight year ride and we saw today what hard work can do with Unai's effort and the whole team.
An amazing win. " Sawiris and Edens brought Emery to the club in 2022, replacing Steven Gerrard when the team was three points above the relegation zone. Emery has delivered European football every season but it is his first trophy with Villa - and his fifth Europa League title.