Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed it’s no longer about money when taking important decisions in his life, adding how at Arsenal he has freedom when taking decisions and that he’s determined to win important titles with his young, Arsenal side.

Speaking to L’Equipe, the Frenchman said:

Real is the club of my childhood. When I was a kid, watching those guys in white, winning everything, then of course I am attracted by that club, but I have a pact with the young players of my team, and I want to succeed with that bet.

I identified what was important in my job: freedom. Here, I have it.

I could have earned bigger wages at Real, but I earn a good living in London. At my age, money can’t play a key role.

If I left for Real, I would have tried to filter through my philosophy, reorganised everything. I could have given foundations to the club’s structure.

That would not have prevented me from signing Ronaldo or Kaka. But that team is only built on bought players, while Real has a tradition of a beautiful game.

They have to do what has been achieved at Barcelona through young players: creating a culture.

Having battled past Birmingham on Saturday, Arsenal will pay a visit to AZ Alkmaar tomorrow and will be looking to make it three out of three in their Group H Champions League group.