Celebrities and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Arsene Wenger.
The Arsenal manager officially announced his resignation on Friday after 22 years in charge.
“I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years,” said Wenger. “I managed the club with full commitment and integrity. “To all the Arsenal lovers, take care of the values of the club.”
The football world, and celebrities including Robin van Persie, Gary Lineker, Gary Neville and more have paid tributes to Wenger, who has won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups as Arsenal manager. See the reactions below.
Thanks Arsene for all your confidence in me over the years. You are a very special man & a top coach! Definitely one of the very best ever! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6Ry174GCIS
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) April 20, 2018
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) April 20, 2018
Arsene Wenger is to leave @Arsenal at the end of the season. He has given much of his life to Arsenal. He has brought much success to the club. He has given much to the game of football in our country. Merci et bonne chance, Monsieur Wenger. #Wenger
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 20, 2018
There is a world famous poem called ‘if’ by Rudyard Kipling.. endeavor to look it up. It reminds me so much of arsene wenger. A man who always stuck by his values.. I am sad to see him leave… So sad..???
— Yung denzL (@MI_Abaga) April 20, 2018
The only manager in the Premier League that gave Sir Alex Ferguson a run for his money. He revolutionised the game, gave us the Invincbles, 3 PL titles, 7 FA Cups and gave us the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires etc. The man is a legend. Merci Arsène Wenger. pic.twitter.com/mavfjbznFZ
— P¹⁸ (@RedLacazette) April 20, 2018
As a United fan, I thought I was ready for Wenger to leave but I’m not. The memories of the intense United vs Arsenal rivalry during my childhood have all come rushing back. It’s not the same these days but he was like the last remaining piece?
— Tobi (@Tobjizzle) April 20, 2018
1993, I started watching a Team, I didnt know the name of the team, but i knew their Goalkeeper had long hair “David Seaman”, I was later told the name of the team i fell in love with is Arsenal with Manager Arsene Wenger. Took me 7 years to realize he was not the club owner. ? pic.twitter.com/abalaDSebm
— Bhadmus Hakeem (@Bhadoosky) April 20, 2018
Dear Arsene,
Thank you for all the great memories. We will never forget the great times and we understand the not so great ones. Your legacy is as guaranteed as the foundation of the Emirates stadium and the your immortality as the Invincibles.
Thank you Arsene Wenger @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/kgUzVJgf2r
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) April 20, 2018
Arsène Wenger, thank you for all the achievements, over such a long period, for the club I love.
Three Premier League titles, the unbeaten season, a record breaking seven FA Cups and revolutionising the English game. https://t.co/2jWgUsY9Nf
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) April 20, 2018
Arsène Wenger;
“When I retire, I will buy a season ticket, wear red and white, and hope Arsenal win on a Saturday”
Tells you everything you need to know about the man. Loyal to the core. Gave Arsenal so many memories and trophies.
Special manager, special man #ArseneWenger pic.twitter.com/QF7kcbkzjH
— Mark Rankin (@MarkRankin86) 20 April 2018
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