Wenger: I've made a decision about my future
The Gunners manager’s future has been under much speculation in recent months.
Express Sport understands he is set to stay at the club and will help build the structure to replace himself.
And with a two-year deal on the table, this will not be his final season in charge at the Emirates.
According to the Daily Mail, Wenger has informed club officials he will put pen to paper.
The decision was apparently made in a meeting with members of Arsenal’s hierarchy last week
The decision was apparently made in a meeting with members of Arsenal’s hierarchy last week during the international break.
Arsene Wenger said he wants to extend his stay, with his current contract expiring this summer.
Arsenal are adamant the final outcome will be a joint decision, although a fresh deal has been on offer for some time.
Plans are already in place for beyond the summer with further reports claiming Wenger is looking to increase Arsenal’s scouting network in France.
Prior to the international break too, Wenger revealed an announcement will be made “very soon”, and it appears only a matter of when he confirms a new deal.
This Sunday (4pm), Wenger’s Arsenal face top-four rivals Manchester City at the Emirates in a crunch game for the boss.