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'I'm not closing any doors': Unai Emery hints he could depart Villarreal to take over at Newcastle who are in line to trigger his £6m buyout clause at the Spanish side

Unai Emery hinted strongly that he will leave Villarreal if Newcastle meet his release clause.

Speaking after Villarreal’s win over Young Boys he said: ‘They (Newcastle) have told me that they are interested in me. But there has been no offer to the club and I have been focussed on this game.

‘If there is an offer it has to be the club. If there is an offer then I will talk to (Villarreal President Fernando) Roig. I would consult with them and it would have to fulfil certain requisites.

Unai Emery hinted that he could leave Villarreal for Newcastle United this week
Emery was speaking after guiding Villarreal to a Champions League win over Young Boys

Asked if he would rule out Newcastle he said: ‘I’m not closing or opening any doors’.