Arsene Wenger Says 'Retiring Is for Young People,' Notes His Desire to Win

Under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told reporters he doesn't plan on enjoying retirement anytime soon, saying "retiring is for young people."

The Gunners have endured a frustrating 2016-17 campaign, and despite all the Frenchman has done for the club, plenty of fans are calling him to go this summer.

Wenger has yet to reveal whether he'll be putting pen to paper on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium before his contract expires at the end of the season, but he did state he'll still be in a managerial hot seat one way or another next season: "I will not retire. Retiring is for young people. For old people, retirement is dying. I still watch every football game. I find it interesting."

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Fans have questioned Wenger's commitment on several fronts over the past few years. There are those who believe transfer dealings and squad selections haven't been handled correctly, leaving some to wonder whether his heart is still in the job.

However, during his discussion with members of the press, the 67-year-old was quick to put such rumours to bed by saying he's still hungry for success:

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Of course I'm as hungry. I carry a bit more pressure on my shoulders than 20 years ago [when I first arrived at Arsenal] but the hunger is exactly the same. I hate defeat. But I can understand the fans that are unhappy with every defeat but the only way to have victory is to stick together with the fans and give absolutely everything until the end of the season. That's all we can do. My next game is about hope and desire.

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Delaying any kind of announcement on his future has also got some supporters' backs up, with journalist Piers Morgan one of many Arsenal fans voicing his disgust at Wenger's reticence:

The Gunners are still in the hunt for FA Cup glory and a place in next season's UEFA Champions League, although for a club of Arsenal's stature, that's often deemed not good enough.

There's no doubt Wenger transformed Arsenal. There was undoubted success before he took over, but it was the Frenchman who turned them into a football superpower.

Still, living in the past doesn't quite work. When Sir Alex Ferguson retired as Manchester United manager in 2013, he did so off the back of a hugely impressive title-winning campaign.

Could Wenger be waiting for similar glory before he finally hangs up his oversized coat? Based on recent seasons, we could be waiting a long time for that happen.