Gonzalo Arconada has been unveiled as the new coach of Primera Liga side Almeria.
Spaniards name new boss
Gonzalo Arconada has been unveiled as the new coach of Primera Liga side Almeria.
The 46-year-old has signed a two-year deal at Estadio del Mediterraneo and replaces the highly-regarded Unai Emery.
Emery left the club to take the reins at rivals Valencia after enjoying two successful years at the helm in Andalucia.
He led Almeria to a runners-up spot in the second division during his first season in charge, before securing an eighth-place finish in his first year in the top-flight.
Whether Arconada can build on the foundations which have been laid remains to be seen, but he has a useful pedigree of his own.
He has just led Numancia to promotion into the Primera Liga as champions, but felt that he was ready for a new challenge.
Solari signs
Meanwhile, Almeria have completed the signing of Argentinean striker Esteban Solari from Pumas UNAM.
The brother of former Internazionale playmaker, Santiago, Solari has signed a four-year deal with the Spanish club.
He attracted attention following an impressive season in the Mexican league last term, where he notched 25 goals.
He returns to Europe just a year after a disappointing spell with Cypriot outfit Apoel and becomes Almeria's third summer signing, following Michel and compatriot Pablo Piatti to the club.
