PSG APPOINT EMERY.

Paris saint- Germain have appointed Sevilla boss Unai Emery as their new coach on a two year contract.

Emery replaces Laurent Blanc who departed the French champions after three successful years.

Emery led sevilla to three consecutive Uefa Europa League titles before departing earlier this month. 

The former Real Sociedad midfielder coached Valencia from 2008-2012 before moving to Andalusia with Sevilla.

"It is with great pride that I agreed to become the Paris saint- Germain coach," said 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 the Paris Saint-Germain and I will be giving my best to ensure its millions of fans have a great deal to cheer about."

PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: "I am very happy to welcome Unai Emery as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain.