Arsene Wenger Sets For a Return To Football In January

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is set to be back in the game on 1 January and has received several offers from "all over the world".

The Frenchman ended his 22-year reign at Arsenal at the end of last season.

Wenger does not know what his next job will be, but disclosed that a role with an association, national team or even a return to Japan, where he managed Nagoya Grampus Eight, are all possible.

"I feel rested and am ready to work again," Wenger said.

Before spending seven years with Monaco, where he won the French title in his first season, Wenger started his managerial career at Nancy.

It was followed with short term in Japan, before Arsene Wenger began his 22-year spell at Arsenal in 1996 - winning three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups.

"I believe [I will] start again on 1 January. I don't know [where] yet,"

"There are associations, national teams, it could be also in Japan.

"From my 22 years at Arsenal, I have big experience on different levels. There are enquiries from all over the world."

The 67-year old also said Germany need Mesut Ozil, his former playmaker at Arsenal, to return to the team.

Following a falling out with the national federation, the 30-year-old German-Turkish retired from international football.

"I believe that Germany needs Ozil. I hope that [manager] Joachim Low can convince him that he will come back," said Wenger.

"Ozil is a super football player, was not the worst in the World Cup. I did not love that he left the German national team.

"I love it when the players are as good as possible. He loses a bit if he does not play at an international level."