Arsene Wenger unequivocally mentioned that this season could be his last leading the London team.
The 62-year-old specialist's contract is valid for another two years, but it could be terminated next summer.
"I strongly feel that something is coming to an end. It is obvious that we are talking about a short period of time," Wenger is quoted by "L'Equipe." "Whether it will be me or someone else, it doesn't matter. My successor will need foundations on which he can build success."
Wenger took over the reins of Arsenal back in 1996 and clinched three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. However, the last six seasons have not been successful for the capital team - no trophies were won.
When asked if he will coach the team next season, Wenger replied: "We will evaluate everything after this season."
The specialist admitted that it was particularly difficult to lose the club's leaders this summer: Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, who respectively moved to Barcelona and Man City.
"For the first time, I have lost young footballers who were approaching maturity. It was painful. It hurts to lose men on whom you have invested a lot," Wenger said.
In September, the strategist publicly stated that he would like to [link="http://eurofootball.com/index.php?page=news&id=24969"]work at Arsenal for another 14 years[/link].