Official: PSG appoint Europa League winning coach to replace Laurent Blanc

– PSG have replaced the departed Laurent Blanc with Spanish tactician Unai Emery 

– The coach led Andalusian club Sevilla to three consecutive Europa League triumphs 

– Emery has signed a two year deal with the club and the option of an another year 

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the appointment of former Sevilla coach Unai Emery as the new coach of the club’s first team.

The Spanish technician signed a 2-year contract with the club which includes an option for an additional season.

Unai Emery signed for PSH

Emery famously led FC Sevilla to a third consecutive Europa League triumph in 2015-2016 where they defeated Liverpool 3 – 1 in Basel.

A statement by PSG reads: “Unai Emery will begin his duties today. He will also play an active role in the club’s player recruitment that will launch a new ambitious cycle for Paris Saint-Germain, five years after the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments.”

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The new coach suggested that his players will need to be hardworking following his arrival

“It is with great pride that I agreed to become the Paris-Saint Germain coach”, said Unai Emery.

“The club has become one of the biggest in Europe over the past few seasons and I am both happy and honoured to be able to help realise its great ambitions.

“I am eager to meet up with my new players as well as the people who work tirelessly every day to help the club grow. I know that an immense fervour exists around Paris Saint-Germain and I will be giving my best to ensure its millions of fans have a great deal to cheer about.”

🇬🇧 It is an honour for me to accept the challenge of coaching @PSG_English this coming season. http://pic.twitter.com/GA7wMV6zde

— Unai Emery (@UnaiEmery_) June 28, 2016

Emery, 44 was in charge of Valencia CF from 2008 to 2012 before taking over at FC Sevilla in 2013, transforming the Andalusian club into one of the most competitive on the continent.

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