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Arsenal boss Wenger delighted with Jonker appointment

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has welcomed new academy chief Andries Jonker.

The 51-year-old, currently the assistant manager at Wolfsburg in Germany's Bundesliga, will join Arsenal on July 1 and will succeed Liam Brady in the role.

Wenger said on arsenal.com: "I am very pleased that Andries is joining us.

"He has a big reputation in the game and was a key part of the team which developed the structures which are now producing such strong young players in Holland.

"I look forward to working with him. I would also like to thank Liam for his work which has been outstanding over many years."

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