Arsenal Ex Manager Emery confirmed as new Aston Villa coach
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new Head Coach. He 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 club said.
Emery enjoyed notable success at Sevilla and at Paris Saint Germain. In Seville, he won three successive Europa League titles between 2013 and 2016 before going on to lift a Ligue 1 championship in France as well as two French Cups, two French League Cups and two Trophée des Champions.
The club added that he will take over from November 1st after his work permit formalities are completed. Emery replaces Steven Gerrard who was sacked last week.
Villa are 15th on the log with just three wins out of 12 matches.
Source: Aston Villa FC