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Arsene Wenger to retire as Arsenal manager
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Arsene Wenger will step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season
after 21 years in charge.
The Frenchman, 67, has won 15 trophies during his reign at the Emirates and will now become a director for the club.
His haul includes 3 league titles including an unbeaten season, 6 FA Cups and 6 Community Shields.
"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about. It is the right time, I have given my life to this club and now I would like it back. The events of the weekend bore some thought into my choice, and with the growing competitiveness in the league I felt the club has a great opportunity to evolve." Wenger said. The decision comes following a 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea
Bournemouth's Eddie Howe is the bookmakers' favourite to take over, with Massimiliano Allegri, currently at Juventus, also tipped.
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says Arsenal are confident of announcing a successor to Wenger by the end of the season, with an expected amount of diligence.
He believes they are looking for someone who understands the club's history and is committed to youth development while employing an attractive, attacking style of football.
It is believed however that Wenger has declined involvement in the choice of his successor.
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