Villarreal president Fernando Roig has fired a dig at outgoing manager Unai Emery by claiming the Spanish side has been left “a bit screwed” by his switch to Aston Villa.
The former Arsenal manager was confirmed as Steven Gerrard’s replacement in the Midlands, after the Liverpool icon was given his marching orders in the aftermath of a shocking defeat at the hands of Fulham last week. Villa agreed to pay the release clause written into Emery’s contract at the Estadio de la Ceramica and negotiations were completed quickly.
While the Spaniard has enjoyed huge success with the club - winning the fourth Europa League title of his career - president Roig could not resist a final jab during his farewell press conference on Tuesday.
