Paris Saint-Germain appoints Unai Emery as manager

Football: Paris Saint-Germain have announced the appointment of former Sevilla manager Unai Emery on a two year contract following the Laurent Blanc's departure.

"It is with great pride that I agreed to become the Paris-Saint Germain coach," Emery told the club's official website. "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 the Paris Saint-Germain and I will be giving my best to ensure its millions of fans have a great deal to cheer about."

Al-Khelaifi added:

 "I am very happy to welcome Unai Emery as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain. 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."

Before his appointment, Emery was linked with the vacant job at Everton. Emery in the last three seasons with Sevilla won a treble of consecutive Europa League titles.