Arsene Wenger: Former Arsenal boss set for imminent managerial return, says Emmanuel Petit
Bayern Munich are one of a number of clubs interested in the Frenchman, who is determined to get back into football
Emmanuel Petit expects Arsene Wenger to make his managerial comeback in the very near future and hints that Bayern Munich could be his next job.
The former Arsenal boss has been out of work since calling time on his 22-year reign in north London at the end of last season.
Wenger, 69, has previously confessed his desire to return to football, and back in October, he said he expected to start work on January 1, 2019.
That prediction has been backed by Petit, who was told by Wenger during a dinner conversation in Dubai that his return would be imminent.
Petit, who made over 100 appearances for the Gunners, even suggested Bayern Munich as a possible destination, with current boss Niko Kovac struggling to keep pace with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga.
Asked if Wenger is going to retire, Petit told : “No. He is going to manage soon. Yes, soon.
“I had a conversation three weeks ago when I was in Dubai. He was with a friend of mine.
“There are big rumours in France about him taking over as Bayern Munich manager.
“Some of them said he is going to go to Madrid, I don't believe in it. Some of them said there is big things at Paris Saint-Germain as a sporting director.
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“You've got big names there. Can you imagine if you put Arsene Wenger there? I don't believe in it.
“I still believe Arsene is passionate about the field, working with the players. This is something really important for him.
“It's vital, so I don't see him working in the offices. He could, he has the knowledge and the intelligence to do that. He still has experience to give on the pitch.”