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Nassef Sawiris has welcomed Roberto Olabe to Aston Villa as the club’s new President of Football Operations.

The 57-year-old replaces Monchi with immediate effect, while Damian Vidagany will remain in his role as Director of Football Operations.

Monchi held the position for just over two years and is now succeeded by Olabe, who left Real Sociedad earlier this year, where he served as their Sporting Director.

Olabe previously worked with Unai Emery at Almería more than 18 years ago and also made his professional debut for Real Sociedad alongside the current Villa manager.

“Firstly, I would like to thank Monchi for his hard work and invaluable contribution as President of Football Operations during an exciting period at Aston Villa,” Sawiris said in a statement.

“His comm

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