Arsène Wenger says he is scandalized by the fact that there is only one French coach in a top club and he pokes at Portuguese coaches.
Arsène Wenger thinks that the momentum that the Portuguese coaches have had is closely linked to the fact that they have good agents and that at this time many clubs are in the hands of financiers, not presidents with a passion for the club, so whoever is in charge does not necessarily have a great deal knowledge of football “and call influential agents who blow names of players and coaches”.
“Today there is a strong impulse from the Portuguese coaches. I don’t want to denigrate their quality, they are good, but it is because they have very strong international connections. See the influence of Jorge Mendes in so many European clubs. The French coach does not sell as well and he doesn’t surround himself with the best agents. Things have changed, connections are essential. In 1996 I didn’t go to Arsenal because of an agent, even if there was a huge skepticism about me “, L’Équipe published on Tuesday .
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