Unai Emery has signed a two-year contract with Paris St Germain with an option for an additional season, the Ligue 1 champions said in a statement yesterday.

The 44-year-old Spaniard joins from Sevilla, having guided the Spanish club to a third consecutive Europa League title.

He replaces Laurent Blanc, who had parted company with Paris St Germain after three seasons in charge.

“It is with great pride that I agreed to become the PSG coach,” Emery said.

“This football club has be-come 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.”

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