Unai Emery becomes PSG boss: Spaniard confirmed as Laurent Blanc’s replacement at ‘one of the biggest clubs in Europe’ PSG
The ex-Sevilla manager replaces the Frenchman Blanc, who was sacked as boss of the Ligue 1 champions on Monday
UNAI EMERY has been appointed the new Paris-Saint Germain boss on a two-year deal, replacing Laurent Blanc.
Blanc was sacked by PSG on Monday after three years at the club, with the club's Qatar owners deciding that a new manager was needed to fire them to Champions League glory.
Despite winning the Ligue 1 title three years in a row, Blanc only reached a Champions League high of the quarter-final with PSG.
The Frenchman will receive an £18.2million pay-off after his dismissal.
Emery, who left his role as Sevilla manager earlier this month, said: "It's with great pride that I accept the challenge of coaching PSG.
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"This club has become one of the biggest in Europe over recent seasons, and I am happy and honoured to help lead it towards achieving its goals."
The 44-year-old Emery won the Europa League in each of his three full seasons as Sevilla boss before leaving the club this summer.
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the PSG chairman and CEO, said: “Unai will bring to the club all his experience, his passion and his strong management skills and human qualities. He has a proven talent to get the most out of a team. I am convinced that our fans will love the spectacular style of football our team will play with Unai.”
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