Aston Villa have confirmed Unai Emery as their new manager.
The Spaniard leaves Villarreal to return to England, where he used to coach Arsenal. He succeeds Steven Gerrard, who was sacked last week following poor results.
“Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club’s new Head Coach,” the Premier League club announced tonight.
“Unai joins from Villarreal, whom he led to Europa League success by beating Manchester United in the final in 2021 as well as the semi-finals of the Champions League last season.
“A highly experienced top level coach who has managed over 900 games, Unai has also previously managed in the Premier League during a spell with Arsenal, leading the Gunners to a Europa League final.”
The 50-year-old has also managed Sevilla and Paris Saint Germain, enjoying some success at both clubs.
At Sevilla, he won three successive Europa League trophies between 2013 and 2016 before going on to lift a Ligue 1 title in France as well as two French Cups, two French League Cups and two Trophée des Champions with PSG.
Villa said Emery will take over from November 1 after his work permit formalities are completed.
The club are 15th in the Premier League table after winning their first game post-Gerrard 4-0 against Brentford yesterday.
Emery will not be in charge for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United, with his first game coming against Manchester United on November 6.
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