Monchi has expressed his gratitude to the club, staff, and supporters for their support during his time at Villa. He also thanked the owners, Nassef Sawiris, Wes Edens, and Michael Angelakis, for their confidence and support.

Nassef Sawiris, Chairman of Aston Villa, has praised Monchi for his hard work and contributions to the club's recent successes, including reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and qualifying for Europe for three consecutive seasons.

Olabe takes over at a challenging time for the club, which is currently struggling in the Premier League. However, Sawiris is optimistic about his appointment, citing Olabe's ability to identify and develop talent.

Aston Villa's new President of Football Operations, Roberto Olabe, brings a wealth of experience from his time at Real Sociedad, where he worked from 2018 to 2025.