BREAKING: Premier League Club Appoints Former Arsenal Coach as New Boss - See Terms

English Premier League side Aston Villa has appointed former Arsenal boss Unai Emery as their new manager after sacking Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard few days ago.

Aston Villa poach the former Gunners boss from Spanish La Liga side Villarreal. The Spanish coach will resume full duties on November 1st.

Aston Villa released an official statement on their website to confirm the appointment of Unai Emery as their new manager.

"Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club’s new Head Coach," the club confirmed.

"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."