Former Aston Villa SD ‘Given His Yes’ To Role After Burnley Owner Tempts Him

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Burnley owner Alan Pace has tempted former Aston Villa sporting director Monchi to join his Spanish project at Espanyol.

While Pace’s Burnley are set for another spell in the Championship after a largely uncompetitive season in the Premier League, Espanyol sit 13th in La Liga and have every chance of being in the Spanish top flight again next term.

Pace is keen to revamp the recruitment side at Espanyol and has been wooing former Aston Villa deal-maker Monchi.