Wenger signs new deal and admits: Arsenal is my whole life

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The Frenchman's future had been rumoured to be in doubt following the controversial departure of former vice-chairman and close ally David Dein in April, but he has now decided to stay on.

So at home: Arsenal is everything to Arsene Wenger

Wenger told the club's official website www.arsenal.com: "My heart is tied to this football club so signing a new deal was always my intention.

"Arsenal is the club of my life. I have been entrusted with complete freedom to implement and execute my plans on what will make the team successful and that means I have a responsibility to the fans to deliver silverware and also a responsibility to the players to help turn our potential into prizes.

"This club has deep-seated roots and a tremendous heritage and it is my aim to uphold these important values and help create new history for future generations to recount."

Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood added: "It is wonderful news for Arsenal Football Club that Arsene has signed an extension to his contract.

"We have been at Emirates Stadium for a year now and go from strength to strength off the pitch.

"With Arsene continuing to manage the team, I am sure we can look forward to more exciting football and success on the pitch.

"Arsene has a special ability to develop talented players and turn them into world-class stars, a quality that is admired here at the club and indeed around the world."

Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996 from J League side Nagoya Grampus Eight and has revolutionised the north London club.

The Frenchman won the domestic double in 1998 and 2002, winning the Premier League three times and the FA Cup four times so far.

He has yet to lead the Gunners to European silverware however, with the club finishing runners-up in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and the Champions League in 2006.