Former Arsenal Boss Wenger set to take FIFA technical job

Former Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger - Getty

By accepting the head of technical development role at FIFA, former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger is set to make his comeback to football.


The 69-year-old stepped down as Arsenal boss last summer after 22 years in charge of the north London side and has turned down multiple offers to return to management.

According to a report in France from Le Parisien, Wenger is set to turn down an offer to work behind the scenes at Paris Saint-Germain by taking on the developmental position with football’s governing body.

The job at FIFA would see the legendary Frenchman responsible for potential rule changes, technological innovations among other things across the game.

Speaking at the event, Wenger said: "When human beings at their best meet sport at its best, life becomes art.

"My future is unknown – even for me. I enjoy daily life now and I have been travelling a lot recently all over the world.

"I am enjoying a little bit less pressure and more freedom as well. But I miss the competition."

While at Arsenal, Wenger clinched three League Titles and seven FA Cups.