Manchester City assistant manager and former Gunners captain Mikel Arteta was strong favourite to replace Arsene Wenger. However 46-year-old Unai Emery has also become one of the best contenders after he left Paris-Saint-Germain having won one Ligue 1 title and four domestic cups in two seasons in charge.
Though there’s a sympathy for Emery, he is untried in the Premier League.
Emery's arrival carries, risk, albeit less than Arteta, but it is one Arsenal clearly believe is well worth taking after their recruitment process.
Emery has had loads of money to spend at Paris St-Germain and now has to come to Arsenal with £50m with a bunch of players who have been playing in second gear.
Emery's managerial career |
Clubs |
Years |
Lorca Deportiva |
2005-06 |
Almeria |
2006-08 |
Valencia |
2008-12 |
Spartak Moscow |
2012 |
Sevilla |
2013-16 |
Paris St-Germain |
2016-18 |