Aston Villa appoint Unai Emery as new head coach | OneFootball

Unai Emery has been confirmed as the new Aston Villa head coach.

Emery replaces Steven Gerrard who was sacked by the midlands club last week after their defeat to Fulham.

The Villains have been on the hunt for a new boss for just under a week and, as has been reported elsewhere, were keen on both Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel.

Villa though, have opted for Emery, who returns to the Premier League after he left Arsenal back in 2019.

A statement on their website said: “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.”

Emery first game in charge of the club will be on November 6 when they host Manchester United.