Emery confirmed as Arsenal's new manager

LONDON, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Unai Emery of Spain has been named as the new manager of English Premier League side Arsenal, replacing Frenchman Arsene Wenger who parted company with the north London club two weeks ago.

Emery, 46, joined Arsenal after completing a two-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he landed three titles including the French Ligue 1. He had previously spent three seasons with Sevilla, leading them to an unprecedented three consecutive Europa League titles.

"I'm excited about what we can do together and I look forward to giving everyone who loves Arsenal some special moments and memories," said Emery.

"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."

Arsenal's chief executive Ivan Gazidis said that "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."

Emery started his coaching career at Lorca Deportiva in 2005 after playing mostly in the Spanish second division. He went on to coach Almeria, Valencia and Spartak Moscow before joining Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain. Enditem