Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will be continuing on as manager of the English Premiership side next season.
Wenger's future with the north London club has been the subject of recent speculation as the Frenchman has yet to sign a new contract.
But Wenger said today that there was no doubt that he would be at the helm net season, although his current deal ends in June.
"If I was not committed to Arsenal I would have left already," said Wenger before Sunday's crucial Premiership game against Manchester United.
"I have had many opportunities to go for much more money. I will be here next season.
"Maybe it's because I'm from a different generation but when I give my word it's my word even if someone comes in tomorrow and gives me five times more money. I would not sign players for three or four years and then run away."
It is the strongest verbal commitment made so far on the issue by the Frenchman who joined Arsenal five years ago.
And he even revealed that he hopes to match Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson who has been at Old Trafford for 16 years.
"I just hope I last as long as Alex Ferguson has at Manchester United.
"This team have a formidable spirit and that will be seen at the end of the season. We want to show how good we are and playing Manchester United is a good occasion. We are strong enough to win."
Wenger added that Arsenal will make an annoucement on his contract in the near future.
The news is expected to coincide with the annoucement they have been granted full planning permission for their new Ashburton grove grounds which is expected early December.
AFP