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PSG vs. Arsenal: Arsene Wenger’s Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments
- Updated: September 12, 2016
Arsene Wenger revealed he’s turned down approaches to manage UEFA Champions League opponents Paris Saint-Germain in the past because he loves Arsenal.
The Gunners manager was speaking ahead of his side’s Group A match in Paris on Tuesday and revealed stalwart centre-back Laurent Koscielny is available and now one of the best in the world at his position.
Wenger also stated talks will soon begin to extend the contracts of star attacking players Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.
Wenger was speaking after turning up late for his pre-match press conference due to being stuck in Paris traffic, according to John Cross of the Daily Mirror.
He responded to questions he had turned down offers from PSG by reaffirming his fidelity to the Gunners, per Squawka News:
Arsene Wenger on PSG approaches: “I love where I am. I remained loyal because Arsenal have the qualities I love.” pic.twitter.com/nMRvihPQ1D
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 12, 2016
Matt Spiro of beIN Sports cited a report from French publication L’Equipe stating PSG have approached Wenger several times:
‘Wenger, the original dream’ for PSG. Club made several approaches but AW too attached to #Arsenal, say L’Equipe pic.twitter.com/9VVp3OgVr6
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) September 12, 2016
#PSG made attempts to hire Wenger in 2011, 2013 and again in 2014. ‘Summer after summer they hoped he would finally cede,’ write L’Equipe
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) September 12, 2016
Wenger’s decision to stay at Arsenal hasn’t always proved a palatable one with the fans. He’s come in for fierce criticism from sections of the club’s support who are frustrated with the failure to win a Premier League title since 2004.
Still, Wenger has weathered the pressure …
