former Arsenal boss Unai Emery on three-year deal at Villarreal.

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been appointed as head coach of La Liga side Villarreal on a three-year deal.

The Spaniard has been out of work since being sacked by Arsenal in November.

💛💛 Welcome @UnaiEmery_! 💛💛https://t.co/IkLXttcwVa pic.twitter.com/tUui5ChDCP

— Villarreal CF English (@Eng_Villarreal) July 23, 2020

Former Villarreal boss Javier Calleja left the club last week after leading them to a fifth-place finish in La Liga, ensuring qualification for next season’s Europa League.

Emery was sacked by Arsenal in November after 18 months in charge

Emery replaced Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager in May 2018 and led the club to the Europa League final and a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.