Arsenal's longest-serving and most successful manager Arsene Wenger has finally signed a contract extension with the North London club, putting to rest all rumors of an end to his 17-year reign.
The Frenchman, who ended his side's almost nine-year trophy drought by winning them the 2013-14 FA Cup, put pen to paper on an extension that will see him stay at Arsenal until 2017, extending his tenure at the Emirates Stadium for three more years.
“I want to stay and to continue to develop the team and the club,” said Wenger as the news of his contract agreement was announced. “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.”
OFFICIAL: Wenger signs a new three-year contract with Arsenal
It's official, the #Arsenal boss has signed a new contract! Full story: http://t.co/VymJKmUJ0D #WengerSigns pic.twitter.com/vd835DKGkX
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 30, 2014
Arsene Wenger has agreed a new three-year deal to remain as Arsenal manager until 2017. #AFC
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 30, 2014
Arsene Wenger has signed a new three-year contract with @Arsenal which will keep him at the club until 2017. http://t.co/cTeIzCDYtM
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 30, 2014
“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.”
Arsenal players show their gratitude for them manager after leading them to the FA Cup
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After guiding the Gunners to their first silverware since 2005, much to the relief of the London team's fans, this news was meet with mostly positive reactions.
HAPPY: Many Arsenal fans welcomed the news with joy
My reaction to Wenger signing a new 3 year deal #OneArseneWenger pic.twitter.com/J7GjCRGnh9
— stacy's mom (@VictoriaJWilkes) May 30, 2014
After ending the 9-year drought, did Wenger earn his new contract?
Wenger delivered a trophy and has earned his new contract.
— DC (@DeanLDN22) May 30, 2014
Even famous Gooner, Piers Morgan, a man who has called for Wenger's head plenty of times before, has thrown his backing behind the Frenchman
I will also now throw my support behind Wenger for the duration of his new contract. While reserving the right to be critical. #afc
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 30, 2014
This was reflected in Theo Walcott's comments as he expressed his joy in Arsene Wenger's contract extension.
"I’m very pleased, Arsene was one of the main instigators of me joining Arsenal," the Arsenal attacker told ITV.
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The Arsenal-Arsene Wenger love story continues.
