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All you need to know about new Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Arsenal appointed Unai Emery as the new boss. The Spaniard replaces Arsene Wenger, who left the Premier League club at the end of the season after nearly 22 years in charge
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Unai Emery

Arsenal named Spaniard Unai Emery as their first new manager. The Spaniard replaces Arsene Wenger, who left the Premier League club at the end of the season after nearly 22 years in charge.
Early Life
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Early Life

Born Nov. 3, 1971 in Hondarribia, Spain.

Began his playing career in 1990 as a midfielder with Real Sociedad B in the second-tier of Spanish football.

Made five appearances for the Real Sociedad first team in La Liga before representing Spanish sides Toledo, Racing Ferrol, Leganes and Lorca Deportivo.
Managerial Career
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Managerial Career

After his playing career ended in the 2004-05 season due to a knee injury, Emery took charge at Lorca Deportivo.

Had further stints at Almeria, Valencia and Spartak Moscow before he moved to Sevilla in 2013, where he led the team to three consecutive Europa League titles from 2014.

Joined PSG in June 2016 and won both French cups in his first season before leading them to a domestic treble the following campaign.
List of Managerial Honours
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List of Managerial Honours

Sevilla (Spain)

UEFA Europa League: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16.

PSG (France)

Ligue 1: 2017-18.

Coupe de France: 2016-17, 2017-18.

Coupe de la Ligue: 2016-17, 2017-18.

MAJOR INDIVIDUAL HONOURS

European Coach of the Season: 2013–14.

UNFP Manager of the Year: 2017-18.
New Arsenal boss
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New Arsenal boss

Announcing the appointment, Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "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.
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Unai Emery

"I'm very excited to be given the responsibility to start this important new chapter in Arsenal's history," said Unai Emery.