Barcelona: Arsene Wenger holds talks over replacing Quique Setien

By Mark White
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The Arsenal legend politely turned down a return to management, according to reports

Arsene Wenger
(Image credit: PA)

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly had talks with Barcelona recently to become their next manager.

The Catalan giants only hired Quique Setien as their latest boss in January but the club apparently spoke to Wenger - now working at FIFA - about a return to the dugout. 

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.