{"id":11708,"date":"2026-07-09T05:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=11708"},"modified":"2026-07-09T05:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:59:41","slug":"breaking-news-aston-villa-fc-head-coach-unai-emery-has-confirmed-that-their-legendary-former-captain-stiliyan-petrov-is-coming-back-this-time-as-their-new-senior-h-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/breaking-news-aston-villa-fc-head-coach-unai-emery-has-confirmed-that-their-legendary-former-captain-stiliyan-petrov-is-coming-back-this-time-as-their-new-senior-h-see-more\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Aston Villa FC head coach Unai Emery has confirmed that their legendary former captain Stiliyan Petrov is coming back this time as their new senior H&#8230;see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11709\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_JS244782427-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_JS244782427-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_JS244782427-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_JS244782427-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_JS244782427.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Aston Villa supporters are celebrating after reports emerged that head coach Unai Emery has confirmed club legend and former captain Stiliyan Petrov is set to return to Villa Park in a new senior role.<\/p>\n<p>According to the reports, Petrov will rejoin the club to strengthen Aston Villa&#8217;s leadership structure, bringing his vast experience, professionalism, and deep understanding of the club&#8217;s culture to the next generation of players.<\/p>\n<p>Petrov remains one of the most respected figures in Aston Villa&#8217;s history. During his time at Villa Park, the former midfielder captained the team with distinction and earned widespread admiration for his leadership both on and off the pitch. His courageous battle with acute leukaemia further cemented his status as an inspiration to the football community.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the reported appointment, Unai Emery is said to believe that having former club legends involved around the first team can help preserve Aston Villa&#8217;s identity while providing valuable guidance to younger players.<\/p>\n<p>If confirmed by the club, Petrov&#8217;s return would be welcomed by supporters eager to see one of their greatest captains back at Villa Park. 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