ARSENAL CONFIRM UNAI EMERY APPOINTMENT AS WENGER SUCCESSOR
The Spaniard - who left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season despite winning a domestic treble - has signed a two-year deal at the Emirates Stadium.
He becomes just the Gunners' second manager since 1996 after Arsene Wenger's 22-year reign was brought to an end in the wake of Arsenal's sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.
Emery's appointment comes following talks with the Arsenal hierarchy on Monday, with the north London outfit hopeful he can lead them back to the top of the English game following a series of underwhelming campaigns.
“I am thrilled to be joining one of the great clubs in the game," said Emery.
"I’m very excited to be given the responsibility to start this important new chapter in Arsenal’s history. I have met Stan and Josh Kroenke and it’s clear they have great ambitions for the club and are committed to bringing future success.
"I’m excited about what we can do together and I look forward to giving everyone who loves Arsenal some special moments and memories."
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis following the appointment said “Unai has an outstanding track record of success throughout his career, has developed some of the best young talent in Europe and plays an exciting, progressive style of football that fits Arsenal perfectly,"
"His hard-working and passionate approach and his sense of values on and off the pitch make him the ideal person to take us forward."
Emery - who won the Europa League on three occasions with Sevilla - arrives in north London following a tumultuous selection process for Wenger's successor.
The Gunners had hoped they could tempt Massimiliano Allegri away from Juventus before he committed his future to the Serie A champions while an agreement had been reached with Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta.
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