Monchi is expected to leave his role as Aston Villa president of football operations, Sky Sports News understands.

The 57-year-old has been at the club for just over two years and has formed a close relationship with head coach Unai Emery and director of football Damien Vidagany.

Monchi's work helped steer Villa into last season's Champions League, although they narrowly missed out on returning this campaign having finished sixth in the Premier League.

Among the players signed under his guidance are Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana.

Monchi also secured the loan signings of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio last season, while he brought Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho in on Deadline Day earlier this month.

It is not yet clear why Monchi is leaving the club at this time

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