'Arsene Wenger will be extending his Arsenal contract,' confirms the Gunners' chief executive Ivan Gazidis
Frenchman's current deal runs out at the end of the season
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has confirmed that manager Arsene Wenger will be extending his contract, which runs out at the end of the season.
The Frenchman, who has been in charge of the Gunners since September 1996, had hinted that he will be staying on with the league leaders, but no announcement has been made personally.
"We have always been completely behind him," Gazidis said at the unveiling of Arsenal's new kit deal with Puma on Monday. "We are comfortable in the position and relaxed about it. Arsene will be extending with us and at the right time we will make that announcement."
Arsenal are currently competing on three fronts for a trophy this season - topping the Premier League, in the fifth round of FA Cup and in the last 16 of the Champions League - as they look to end their nine-year wait for silverware.
The kit deal with Puma is understood to be worth around £150m over five years, and begins in July, when they officially take over from Nike. Gazidis said the money will be made available to Wenger to invest in the team.
Gazidis said at the launch: “We are excited to be partnering with Puma, a company whose football heritage and record of innovation have a strong affinity with our own. This represents another important step forward in Arsenal's progression on and off the pitch.”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments