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Arsene Wenger is to leave his long-time role as Arsenal
manager at the end of the season.
The 68-year-old Frenchman has been at the north
London club since 1996.
He is the longest serving manager in the English Premier
League, but has been under pressure in recent years
from a disgruntled section of fans.
"After careful consideration and following discussions with the
club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end
of the season," Wenger wrote in a statement on the Arsenal
website.
"I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club
for so many memorable years.I managed the club with full
commitment and integrity.
"I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the
fans who make this club so special.
"I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high.
To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club.
My love and support for ever."
Under Wenger Arsenal won the Premier League title in
1998, 2002, and 2004 and clinched seven FA Cups.
However, European glory has eluded the Gunners.
Arsenal was runner-up in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and
beaten finalist in the Champions League final in 2006.
It failed to qualify for this season’s elite European
competition and hasn’t reached the Champions League
quarterfinals since 2010.
Arsenal is currently sixth in the Premier League.
Wenger, born in Strasbourg, began his career as a player
in France, followed by managerial stints with AS Nancy,
AS Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan before
joining Arsenal.