Wenger insists ‘money is no motivation’ for him as a manager

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made it known that money has never been a motive during his managerial career.

The Frenchman claimed he had numerous offers come his way over the past 16 years since originally taking up residence in north London, with the promise of earning higher wages, but resisted such opportunities to move on due to loyalty.

“I could move to clubs for more than 10 times [the amount of money] but I didn’t do it,” he told De Telegraaf.

“[I've had] 16 years at Arsenal and I stay here because of my philosophy and vision.

“Money is not my motivation and that’s also the way for [Johan] Cryff at Ajax and [Wim] Jansen at Fayenoord.”

Wenger also admitted that losing players such as Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy due to extortionate salaries offered elsewhere has been something which has been hard to take during his time at Arsenal.

“Sometimes people try and destroy your work,” the 62-year-old added.

“I lost Nasri, Clichy and Fabregas at an age when they could have made the difference for Arsenal.”