Arsene Wenger is set on moving into international management in time for the 2022 World Cup as the former Arsenal boss pines to return to the touchline.
Wenger has been without a role since leaving the Gunners at the end of the 2017-18 season following 22 years at the club.
The 69-year-old has decided against a return to club management, focusing instead on the long term and moving into international football in time for the next World Cup which will take place in Qatar.
In the meantime, Wenger looks set to take up a post with FIFA as a technical director, according to the Mirror, in a role he could be confirmed in by the end of September.
But Wenger’s long term plans are fixated on managing a side at the World Cup.
‘I could see myself working for a team,’ Wenger told beIN SPORTS.
‘I must say I always wanted to go to the World Cup because I felt it’s the job of a manager to be where the best football players in the world play football.
‘Hopefully you will see me, touch wood, in Qatar in three years’ time.’
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