The club has finally officially announced the appointment of Unai Emery as the new head coach of Arsenal football club.
Emery was formerly coach to PSG, Sevilla, Valencia and Spartak Moscow.
The 46-year-old has won 3 Europa League trophies, a Ligue One trophy, two Coupe de France trophies, two Coupe de la Ligue trophies and the Trophee des Champions.
Speaking on his appointment, Arsenal’s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Gazidis 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.
“We conducted a confidential, wide-ranging and rigorous search involving extensive background references, data and video analysis, and personal meetings with all the candidates we shortlisted. All were interested in the position and we were unanimous in our choice of Unai to drive the next chapter of our history.”
Also speaking on the appointment was Arsenal’s majority owner, Stan Kroenke who said: “We’re delighted to welcome Unai to Arsenal. He’s a proven winner. We’re confident that he is the right person for the job and that he will work to deliver the triumphs our fans, staff and everyone who cares about Arsenal want.
“Several things stood out during his interview and the entire process; his football knowledge, energy, determination and love of the game. His familiarity with our club and our players, the Premier League and the game in Europe were all very impressive. He shares our vision to move forward, to build on the platform created by Arsène Wenger and help this club enjoy greater success.”
Emery himself said he was delighted to be joining the club, “I am thrilled to be joining one of the great clubs in the game. Arsenal is known and loved throughout the world for its style of play, its commitment to young players, the fantastic stadium, the way the club is run. 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.”
The new man has signed a two-year deal and he takes over from one of the greatest managers of the game– Arsene Wenger.