LONDON: Mikel Arteta has ‘all of the qualities’ required to become Arsenal manager, their legendary former handler Arsene Wenger told Bein Sports. The 36-year-old Spaniard – who played 150 matches under Wenger at Arsenal – is imbued with the spirit of the Gunners, added Wenger, although the Frenchman was at pains to say he didn’t wish to influence the board’s decision. “He was a leader, has good passion for the game, knows the club and knows what is important at the club,” said Wenger. “Overall he has the qualities but I don’t want to influence that publicly. Arsenal – who finished without a trophy last season and failed to qualify for next term’s Champions League – are confident a new manager will be named before the World Cup begins on June 14.--AFP

Source: New Strait Times May 17, 2018 15:11 UTC