Arsenal hired Unai Emery as Arsene Wenger's successor on Wednesday in the Premier league club's first managerial appointment in 22 years.
The 46-year-old Spaniard will not enjoy the same authority as Wenger built up at Arsenal, being handed the title of head coach rather than manager.
Arsenal backed off from a gamble on former player Mikel Arteta, who is part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Premier league champion Manchester City. Instead, Arsenal opted for an established coach - and one who has constantly delivered trophies at Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain.
"Several things stood out during his interview and the entire process; his football knowledge, energy, determination and love of the game," Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke said. "His familiarity with our club and our players, the Premier league and the game in Europe were all very impressive. He shares our vision to move forward, to build on the platform created by Arsene Wenger and help this club enjoy greater success."