Arsene Wenger: Statement in full as Wenger confirms he will leave Arsenal

ARSENE WENGER has confirmed he will leave Arsenal this summer – here is his statement in full.
Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer, standing down after 20 years in charge.

Wenger has been under fire this season after another difficult season and fans have even stayed away from the Emirates.

Arsenal will miss out on the top four again this season and their only hope of playing in the Champions League next season comes if they win the Europa League.

But Wenger will leave to finally silence his critics.

Arsene Wenger statement in full
“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,” he said.



“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.”

Stan Kroenke paid tribute to Wenger and called on the side to finish the season in good form.

said: “This is one of the most difficult days we have ever had in all our years in sport. One of the main reasons we got involved with Arsenal was because of what Arsène has brought to the club on and off the pitch. His longevity and consistency over such a sustained period at the highest level of the game will never be matched.
“Arsene 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. 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.”

Source:www.express.co.uk