'I always said I would be leaving Arsenal completely': Arsene Wenger explains why he will NEVER return to the Emirates Stadium after departing the club as manager in 2018

Arsene Wenger claims that he will never return to the Emirates Stadium, even as a spectator, after departing the club as manager in 2018.

The 70-year-old Frenchman spent 22 years in charge of the Gunners, becoming the longest-serving manager in Premier League history, beating Sir Alex Ferguson by nine months.

During his tenure, he picked up three Premier League titles and seven FA cups but claims his decision to retire meant removing himself entirely from his former team.

Arsene Wenger spent 22 years in charge of Arsenal but says he will never return to the club

ARSENE WENGER'S ARSENAL HONOURS

Premier League (3): 1997-98, 2001-02, 2003-04

FA Cup (7): 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2017

Community Shield (6): 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2016

Speaking on beIN Sports, Wenger said: 'Would I return to the Emirates Stadium?