Real President reveals how Arsene Wenger snubbed Madrid

Reports had emerged a fortnight ago that Arsene Wenger was looking to exit Arsenal for Real Madrid.  Wenger’s public praise of Real President Florentino Perez’s project also added fuel to fire.  However, Arsenal fans’ fears were allayed when Wenger reaffirmed his commitmment to the club.  Perez today acknowledged that Real indeed made enquiries about the availability of Wenger. However, he was snubbed by Wenger, who told him that he wanted to remain in North London.  “From the beginning we have worked on two possibilities – Wenger and Pellegrini. We have always been attracted by the Frenchman and we talked to him several times. He didn’t come because he feels very responsible about what has happened and what will happen at Arsenal. He didn’t want to abandon the club that he has given such a lot to. But as (director general Jorge) Valdano said: ‘Pellegrini is the Wenger of Spanish football!” Perez said.

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