Aston Villa caretaker boss Aaron Danks says incoming manager Unai Emery is a serial winner.
Danks takes charge for the second, and final, time against Newcastle United on Saturday after replacing the sacked Steven Gerrard.
Four-time Europa League winner Emery, who leaves Villarreal, takes over on Tuesday.
“You just have to look at his pedigree, what he’s done and where he’s worked to know he is a top coach. He is a high performer,” said Danks, whose future is unknown.
“I really enjoyed watching his Villarreal team in the Champions League, like many supporters and coaches did. We’re just really excited to welcome him to the club.