There is only one great way to be a coach or a manager of a sports team, and that is by being a former player yourself. This is one of the major reasons why Arsene Wenger became one of the best and the longest-serving manager in the football league history as well as the most successful ones because of how much major titles the Arsenal Football Club has won.
Wenger had been Arsenal’s manager for more than two decades and just recently, he announced that it is now time for him to step down and will have the 2017-2018 season as his final one.
Arsenal Manager’s Legacy
Before his final contract expired, Wenger, who has been the manager for Arsenal Football Club for 22 years, said that he is truly grateful for being a part of the club for such a long time and it will indeed be a part of his memories.
Managing the club with all his might, Wenger said that he was committed to his job with full of integrity all these years, so when asked if he has any messaged to the fans of the Arsenal, Wenger simply stated how they should always “take care of the values of the club”.
According to a statement by Stan Kroenke, who is one of the shareholders of Arsenal, this was considered to be one of the most difficult days the club has ever had, Kroenke mentioned how Wenger’s service as a manager of the club will never be matched and he had put so much to it whether they are on or off the pitch.
Over the past 22 years with the Arsenal, Wenger won seven FA cups, another three Premier League titles, with a total of 1,549 goals scored. This exception record that he has been a part of was truly remarkable and with that, Kroenke said that he truly transformed the club to a whole new level with his visions that worked really well for the past two decades.
Wenger was appointed as the manager for Arsenal in 1996 and has been with them in 823 games in total. Unfortunately, the fans aren’t exactly too happy with how things are going for Arsenal the past few games. Just like how they got defeated by the Manchester City by being 33 points behind.
Today's strike takes @aaronramsey into the boss' top 🔟 goalscorers#MerciArsène pic.twitter.com/Ll5ECRKs32
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 22, 2018
Because of his dedication and loyalty for over two decades as their manager, the Arsenals is set to pay Wenger $15 million.
A New Chapter For Arsenals and Wenger
For over two decades Wenger worked as a manager for the Arsenals but now that he is about to leave, another job seeks to be waiting for him on the side. There have been reports that the 68-year-old is being offered the position of president for the Paris Saint-Germain. It is said that they want Wenger to run the Saint-Germain alongside Thomas Tuchel, who is the former head of Borussia Dortmund. Tuchel is said to be replacing Unai Emery as the manager for Saint-Germain. The extensive knowledge, as well as his amazing experience in the league, is reported to be the reason why PSG wants Wenger. There is no certain decision coming from Wenger yet, but he is set to face the media anytime now regarding his final season.
🗣 "I've dedicated my life to this club and I'm not scared to say that."
If you're going to watch one interview with the boss today, make it this one 👇 https://t.co/yd51ZoYp4c
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 22, 2018
The Arsenals are yet to choose a replacement for Wegner. According to a statement released by their chief executive Ivan Gazidis, they are not in a rush to look for an all-new manager, but it does not necessarily mean that they are not discussing some potential options. Some sources said that Wegner might not have a say as to who replaces him, only Gazidis, Raul Sanllehi, who is the head of football relations, and head of recruitment Sven Militant, are the ones who may be looking into some names.
#MerciArsène pic.twitter.com/ryFtlrMiiI
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 22, 2018
Some of their options are said to be former captain Mikel Arteta, Belgium’s assistant coach and record goalscorer, Thierry Henry and even Hoffenheim’s head Julian Nagelsman. According to Wegner, they will most likely find a replacement very soon. There have been rumors that Wegner left the Arsenals because of the rumors that they are planning on dropping him. This has not been confirmed nor denied by Arsenal and Wegner himself.