Wenger to confirm new deal

Arsene Wenger is set to make an announcement on his future tomorrow, with the Arsenal manager understood to have finally agreed…

Arsene Wenger is set to make an announcement on his future tomorrow, with the Arsenal manager understood to have finally agreed a new deal with the club.

Wenger, 57, was out of contract at the end of the season, and there had been added uncertainty following the controversial departure of former vice-chairman David Dein in April and the summer sale of Thierry Henry to Barcelona.

However, the French coach — who brought an unprecedented spell of success to the Gunners since his arrival a decade ago — is understood to have reached an agreement with the board to remain in charge for a further three years.

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