Arsenal confirm appointment of Unai Emery as club's new manager

By Allan

Unai Emery is the new Arsenal boss

Spanish tactician Unai Emery has been confirmed as the new head coach of Arsenal Football club.

The 46 year old takes over from Arsene  Wenger  who stepped down last month and has been handed a two year deal  with an option to extend a further year on is deal.

He joins the club from PSG after winning a domestic treble ligue 1, Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.

Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis made the announcement this morning and here the quotes and  some of what he had to say and others on the appointment

“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.”

Majority owner Stan Kroenke 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.

Unai said: “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.”

Unai  Honors As a manager

Sevilla

UEFA Europa League: 2013–14,2014–15,2015–16

Copa del Rey runner-up: 2015–16

Paris Saint-Germain

Ligue 1: 2017–18

Coupe de France: 2016–17, 2017–18

Coupe de la Ligue: 2016–17, 2017–18

Trophée des Champions: 2016, 2017