Arsene Wenger wants Real Madrid job if he leaves Arsenal this summer


ARSENE WENGER is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid – IF he finally leaves Arsenal.

Wenger has knocked back the chance to bank a stonking £30million a year by taking a job in the Chinese Super League.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen on Real Madrid if he leaves Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen on Real Madrid if he leaves Arsenal
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Should he end his 20-year tenure in charge of the Gunners, the Telegraph claim that Wenger’s preference would the top job at Real.


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However, the chances of the 67-year-old landing that job would appear remote at best.

Zinedine Zidane has silenced the sceptics who thought wasn’t cut out to be a boss, and currently has the highest win rate, at 72.73%, of any Los Blancos gaffer in history.

Real suffered a blow with defeat to Valencia last Wednesday but bounced back with a nervy win over Villarreal on Sunday.

A nervy Wenger watches on during Arsenals FA Cup clash with Sutton
A nervy Wenger watches on during Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Sutton
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The Gunners boss has spent much of the last few weeks without a smile on his face
The Gunners boss has spent much of the last few weeks without a smile on his face
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The European champions are still top of La Liga by a point and with a game in hand over rivals Barcelona.

They also have a commanding 3-1 first-leg lead over Napoli as they bid to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

There is as little turbulence at the Santiago Bernabeu as could be expected, with little or no pressure on Zidane other than to maintain the club's fine campaign so far.

Zinedine Zidane has enjoyed a superb start to life as Real Madrid manager
Zinedine Zidane has enjoyed a superb start to life as Real Madrid manager
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Zidane spent five seasons of his playing career with Real Madrid
Zidane spent five seasons of his playing career with Real Madrid
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With no clamour for a change in boss, Wenger's prospects of landing the job will appear remote at best.

He is expected to sign a fresh two-year deal with Arsenal in April or May.

Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey has today admitted that it is the players, and not Wenger, that are to blame for their recent struggles.


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