Arsenal captain William Gallas has declared himself very happy with manager Arsene WengerÂ’s decision to remain at Emirates Stadium for a further three years.
Gallas joined The Gunners last season from London rivals Chelsea and quickly established himself as a starter alongside central defender Kolo Toure.
The France international was handed the captainÂ’s armband in the summer as replacement for Thierry Henry, ahead of Gilberto Silva.
Gallas believes his managerÂ’s commitment to his club is a big boost for his young team-mates and a positive sign for the all players.
“It’s encouraging, especially for the young players,” Gallas told his personal website.
“Arsene Wenger is a great listener, he let us express ourselves, and believe me, it’s a chance for us to have such a great coach who gives you that kind of freedom.
“For instance, he will never blame you if you miss a pass or have poor ball control.
“He knows we can take care of ourselves, and his way of coaching has a big influence on our style of play.
“I can speak about the group [as a captain], but the coach is fully involved and committed so he doesn’t need advice from me.”
