Monchi, the Aston Villa Director of Football, discussed the club’s strategies and ambitions for the upcoming transfer window in an interview with Amazon Prime Video. Monchi emphasized the club’s efforts to enhance the squad while acknowledging the high starting point due to the team’s current quality and success.
Monchi said, “We are working to improve the level of the squad, but it’s not easy because we have a top squad and a top team. My job is to try and increase this level. We are working, because in 20 days the transfer window opens and we have to be prepared in case there are some possibilities. I think we’re doing a good season, but it’s important we continue at this level. In the Champions League we are very happy because we are near the top of the qualification and in the Premier League, it’s true that in the last month we’ve had some problems, but the last two games we won and we are nearer to our objective.”
Monchi also reflected on his collaborative relationship with Unai Emery, highlighting their strong partnership stemming from their days together in Sevilla.
Monchi said, “To work with Unai is easy, because he is a top coach and I’ve known him for ten years, since we were in Sevilla. I understand what he needs. For him, the most important thing is to work. I love to work, I love my job and I think that when you work with a coach, the most important thing is to bring what he wants. I try every day to continue in his way.”
In this ongoing narrative, **Monchi** also expressed his surprise at the rapid development of Morgan Rogers, a player under Unai Emery’s guidance. He attributed Rogers’ progress to a blend of individual talent and coaching support.
Monchi said, “We have loved the Europa League, we love to play in Europe. Did Monchi and Villa expect such a dramatic acceleration in his development? I’ll be honest with you…no! It’s very difficult to sign in the transfer window. With Morgan Rogers, the most important thing has been that Unai has every confidence in him. Step by step, since when he arrived from Middlesbrough, he is increasing his level. For us, he’s an important player but the success of Morgan is 50% Morgan and 50% Unai.”