Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal should be “bold” in their appointment of a new manager.
Wenger will step down at the end of the season after 22 years as Gunners boss.
The Frenchman says he will not play a role in the hiring of his successor – and believes there will be plenty of strong candidates.
“You will not be short of candidates. That shows you as well that the place is a good place,” Wenger said.
“The need to make the right decision, even if you have to be bold… that’s what I wish, personally.
“Is it former people that worked here? That is even better. But there are many players who had qualities.
“Some of them are in the job. I don’t influence that choice but I will stand behind the decision.”
Wenger has made it clear he has no plans to retire when his long tenure at Arsenal ends.
However, the Frenchman could be consider taking a break from the game.
He said: “I had no break for 35 years. In our job, you can look around, that doesn’t exist. I don’t know now how addicted I am.
“I am a bit like a guy who plays Russian roulette every week and suddenly has no gun any more. So, I will see how much I miss the gun.”