Iconic Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was in Madrid on Thursday, and rather than take in the sights of the Spanish capital, decided to take in two training sessions.
In the morning he was spotted at the Atletico Madrid training ground in Majadahonda, where he conversed with compatriot Antoine Griezmann. Prior, he had coffee with Diego Simeone in an informal chat, as per MD.
🚨🇫🇷 Arsène Wenger was present at Atlético Madrid’s training session today.
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) April 4, 2024
Therefter he appeared at Valdebebas, where Real Madrid train, and was seen taking photos with Jude Bellingham.
#AFC legend Arsene Wenger was in Madrid today, and attended training sessions with both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/JDCNvkFE9w
— Football España (@footballespana_) April 4, 2024
Wenger is in town on FIFA business, with Vice-President Fatma Samoura for the next few days. FIFA are due to meet with the Spanish Government and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to discuss the recent legal cases involving the latter, and the preparations for the 2030 World Cup. Wenger is part of the innovation committee at FIFA in charge of suggesting new roles and changes to the game, as well as evaluating the current practice.
