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Post by rugbytoffee on Oct 24, 2022 18:33:43 GMT
 Unai Emery has a release clause of just £5.3million amid strong interest from Aston Villa in the former Arsenal manager. The Spaniard is currently in charge of Villarreal in his homeland, and led them to Europa League glory in 2021, and the Champions League semi-finals last season. Villa sacked Steven Gerrard last Thursday and have targeted Emery after intermediaries had also made contact with Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank and Ruben Amorim. |
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Post by rugbytoffee on Oct 24, 2022 19:21:06 GMT
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery following Steven Gerrard's sacking last week.
The Spaniard has returned to the Premier League after leaving Arsenal in November 2019. He joined the Gunners following a successful spell at Paris Saint Germain where he won seven trophies.
A club statement reads: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club’s new Head Coach.
"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.
"He has also 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.
"Unai will take over from November 1st after his work permit formalities are completed."
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