Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new head coach after sacking Steven Gerrard final week.
- Emery replaces Gerrard at Aston Villa
- Gained Villarreal’s first Europa League in 2021
- Returns to England for second stint after managing Arsenal
WHAT HAPPENED? Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new head coach after sacking Steven Gerrard final week. He’ll take over at Villa Park on November 1 after is figure allow formalities are accomplished.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Emery leaves Villarreal after reaching unprecedented success with the Spanish aspect. He gained the 2020/21 Europa League, earlier than reaching the Champions league semi-finals final season the place they finally misplaced to Liverpool.
AND WHAT’S MORE: This will probably be his second stint in England after an underwhelming spell at Arsenal the place he was sacked after 18 months within the function. He did attain the Europa League ultimate however the Gunners had been hammered 4-1 by rivals Chelsea in Baku. He has additionally managed PSG, the place he gained Ligue 1 as soon as.
WHAT THEY SAID: In an announcement on Emery’s appointment, Aston Villa mentioned: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery because the membership’s new Head Coach.”
Villarreal wished Emery properly, highlighting his achievements whereas on the membership. They mentioned: “Emery has gone down in Villarreal CF historical past for changing into the primary coach to win a title with the membership, the UEFA Europa League, in addition to the historic achievement of reaching the Champions League semi-finals final 12 months and serving to the group qualify group for European competitions for 2 consecutive seasons.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR EMERY? As he’s not taking up till November 1, Emery’s first sport will probably be towards Manchester United – the group he beat to win the Europa League with Villarreal.