Arsenal news: Unai Emery contract clause in place because of Man Utd fear
ARSENAL have placed a break clause in the contract of new boss Unai Emery to avoid making the same mistakes as Manchester United.
A new era is underway at the Emirates after the departure of long-standing manager Arsene Wenger last month.
The Frenchman's reign of dominating most club affairs is over, and the Gunners are now sharing out responsibilities to a host of new additions.
Sven Mislintat and Raul Sanllehi now have a big say in the day-to-day running of the club.
And it appears club chiefs have opted to place a break-clause in Emery's new deal.
According to The Times, this clause can be triggered after two seasons, meaning Arsenal could potentially dismiss the Spaniard one year before the end of his three-year deal.
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This means if Emery is sacked, he will not be paid the full value of his remaining contract.
The Times claim Arsenal officials were keen to avoid the situation United found themselves in after the dismissal of David Moyes.
The Scot was handed a six-year deal upon his arrival at Old Trafford.
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However, Moyes was sacked before the end of his first season in charge.
Emery was only given a two-year contract at former club PSG, who relieved him of his duties earlier this year.
The former Valencia boss has taken charge of seven clubs over the last 14 years.