Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, has said that the club has begun their search for a manager to replace Arsene Wenger.
Wenger confirmed on Friday he will step down as manager at the end of the season, despite still having a year to run on his contract.
Gazidis, during a press conference later in the day, spoke about Wenger’s legacy at the club and noted that the Gunners must be brave when deliberating who should take over from him.
“The most important thing is to make the right appointment – not a quick appointment.
“The process begins today. I want to keep that process in-house. This club has to rise to the challenge. You don’t find a replacement for Arsene Wenger, you find a new path forward.
“We need to be open-minded and also brave in the decision. When Arsene was appointed, I don’t think he was on many people’s radar.
“That doesn’t mean we have to repeat that but it does mean we have to be bold in the appointment. Get the person we believe is the right person,” he said.
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