The former Gunners boss will take up a technical role with football's international governing body but could well land a managerial job in the future
Arsene Wenger is on the verge of returning to football in a new technical role with FIFA.
The former Arsenal boss has been out of work since ending his 21-year stay in north London in May 2018.
But sources have confirmed to Goal that he will soon be confirmed in a new role at FIFA following prolonged talks with football’s international governing body.
Wenger will take up many of the responsibilities that had been held by Zvonimir Boban, who left his position as Deputy Secretary General at FIFA to become the new Chief Football Officer at AC Milan in May.
But Goal has been told that the Frenchman will be given latitude to define his job as it develops, with FIFA also keen to tap into his vast array of coaching experience and knowledge as they continue to try and develop the game around the world.
jayiknpsuz
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wenger remains my very best ,all time, he has the capabilities to fit in anywhere, legend, goodluck
Daviator
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“Start to relax”? Did that include building a new stadium, making more money for the club and making Arsenal a world brand in the style of football the team played?
exactly, well said
AnwarJemil
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but I would like to see him on coaching big team and Winn everything
Libabnosyz
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Good luck Wenger, all time Best!
wewacikpu
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Sexy football will be back
wewacikpu
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I miss him so much especially that beautiful football he loved
Vaaacimpst
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]money for world cup is going to reduce because an economist will be in system
Wuwdelnpsz
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He's good in the beginning, even breaking records, and then he starts to relax, make a lot of errors and then he decides to stay at the job for long. Expect him to stay in that position for a decade
“Start to relax”? Did that include building a new stadium, making more money for the club and making Arsenal a world brand in the style of football the team played?
TraceBigs
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am I the only who thinks he should take the EPL President job no one better
Daviator
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He's good in the beginning, even breaking records, and then he starts to relax, make a lot of errors and then he decides to stay at the job for long. Expect him to stay in that position for a decade
start to relax? you mean put into the financial pressure of building the club, maintaining top 4 while selling his best players, couldn't afford decent players in the market, SMH. I don't know what's wrong with you Arsenal players
Wihaclmou
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right person in the right place!!!
Zuuacdklno
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one thing I know about Wanger he can make FIFA to save money and host world cup on mars or build stadium on mars....
jonatzDjango
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let the old fellow rest.
mizbcdn
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Best to go for the only invisible coach world has had this far in elite football leagues.....you deserve it sir.....shows you are far much better than coaches who called you names while you were in Arsenal dug out....Thank you Mr Wenger Sir.
Viyacknsy
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Don't give your day job if you have one
Do you mean, 'give up'?
evenezerabraham
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the board didnt help him
topewest
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End of the road better way of ending the career ....good job.
VIGOUR•
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the iconic economist.. Arsenal Wenger...one of best coaches in the world.. He never misses top 4 to me he owes arsenal and am yet to see the arsenal manager who will beat his records... GRACIAS wenger
Henryrukis
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WAITING FOR MOURINHO COMMENTS. WILL HE STILL CALL HIM A SPECIALIST IN FAILURE?
LJayLevi
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He's good in the beginning, even breaking records, and then he starts to relax, make a lot of errors and then he decides to stay at the job for long. Expect him to stay in that position for a decade
apdirahman
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he was the king of FA cup[Crylaugh]
nobbdotuz
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maybe A.Wenger could coach Liberia's national team. ..isn't his former player the president??!!![Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Don't give your day job if you have one
nobbdotuz
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Best of wishes to a LEGEND
Jumikpruyz
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maybe A.Wenger could coach Liberia's national team. ..isn't his former player the president??!!![Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]