Unai Emery won't "promise titles" for Arsenal, but he has vowed to restore the competitive gene he feels predecessor Arsene Wenger lost.
Emery replaced Wenger last summer as something of a surprise choice after rumours had linked many others, including Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta, with the vacant job.
The Spaniard has guided the Gunners into Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final against London rivals Chelsea, but he has identified being "competitive" as his priority over trophies.
Speaking to El Mundo (h/t Football.London's Tashan Deniran-Alleyne), Emery revealed what was asked of him when he interviewed for the job:
"I do not promise titles, I promise to compete.