Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal at the end of the season

22 years later, 1228 games, 704 wins, 3 premier league, 7 FA cups, 7 Community shields and 20 consecutive years in the Champions League - Arsene is leaving the gunners.

The Frenchman signed a new two-year contract last summer but has taken the decision to step aside in May.

The 68-year-old is the north London club’s most successful ever manager, having won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups during his lengthy spell at the helm. But there has been growing fan unrest at Arsenal, with supporters disillusioned over the club’s failure to win a title since 2004.

“After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season," said Wenger.

“I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years.

“I managed the club with full commitment and integrity.

“I want to thank the staff, the players, the directors and the fans who make this club so special. 

“I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high.

"To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. My love and support for ever."

Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke described the announcement of Wenger's departure on Friday as "one of the most difficult days we have ever had in all our years in sport".

"Arsène has unparalleled class and we will always be grateful to him. Everyone who loves Arsenal and everyone who loves football owes him a debt of gratitude"

Arsene Wenger built the best teams that I played against in English Football .The 98 team was Amazing.The biggest compliment is that he played football that made us change the way we played against them. He now deserves the most incredible send off from all in the coming weeks.

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) 20 April 2018

 "Three Premier League titles, including an entire season unbeaten, seven FA Cup triumphs and 20 successive years in the Champions League is an exceptional record. He has also transformed the identity of our club and of English football with his vision for how the game can be played.

"We have high ambitions to build on Arsène's remarkable tenure and to honour his vision by ensuring that Arsenal competes for and wins the biggest and most important prizes in the game.

"We must now focus on making a strong finish to the season and ask our millions of fans around the world to join us in paying appropriate tribute to one of the greats of Arsenal's history and one of the greats of the game."

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