Arsene Wenger predicts exciting times after signing new Arsenal deal

Arsene Wenger looks foward to "exciting" times to come for Arsenal after signing a new three-year contract extension

Arsene Wenger declared that there are “exciting” times to come for Arsenal after signing a new three-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2017.

Wenger, the longest-serving current manager in English football, put pen to paper on the new deal on Friday after leading the Gunners to a fourth-place finish and FA Cup glory this season.

The 64-year-old has led Arsenal to eight major trophies since joining them in September 1996 – and Wenger believes his team can “make history” in the coming seasons.

Hopefully we can make some more history. I am sure we can

Arsene Wenger

“I want to stay and to continue to develop the team and the club,” Wenger said.

“We are entering a very exciting period. We have a strong squad, financial stability and huge support around the world. We are all determined to bring more success to this club.

“The club has always shown faith in me and I’m very grateful for that. We have gone through fantastic periods and also periods where we have had to stick together.

“Every time when that togetherness was tested I got the right response. I think I have shown some loyalty as well towards this club and hopefully we can make some more history. I am sure we can.”

Wenger has led Arsenal to three league titles, five FA Cups and four Community Shields since taking over at the club in 1996.

I have no doubt we have an exciting future ahead of us with him leading the team

Sir Chips Keswick

Arsenal’s majority shareholder Stan Kroenke said: “Sustained excellence is the hardest thing to achieve in sport and the fact Arsenal has competed at the top of the game in England and Europe throughout the time Arsene has been manager, is the ultimate testimony to his consistency of performance, talent and ambition.

“We are delighted with the FA Cup success which has added to his already outstanding record. Under his guidance we look forward to adding more trophies in future seasons.”

Meanwhile, Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick hailed Wenger’s commitment to the north London club.

“We are delighted that Arsene has renewed his contract for a further three years,” said Keswick.

“He is a man of principle, who lives and breathes Arsenal. He has established Arsenal for its exciting playing style around the world, continues his commitment to young players and has the ability to bring top-class players to the club.

“I have no doubt we have an exciting future ahead of us with him leading the team.”

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