Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is delighted to have joined next season's NextGen series.

Arsenal's participation was confirmed on Wednesday and will see their rising stars compete in the elite European youth competition from August onwards.

"We want to be confronted with the best players in Europe to see where we stand, give them a good experience and get them used to playing different football as well," the Frenchman told Arsenal Player.

"It will give them a different culture and will get them used to playing in Europe, that is the target of the Club.

"We will try to win but still we will try to get them that needed experience. You can get confidence as well because you can play and see that you are as good a player from Real Madrid at 16 or 17 years of age. That is important for your confidence."