Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal: A 22-year career in photos

Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996 after Bruce Rioch had been sacked

He was dubbed “the Professor” on account of his fastidiousness…and looking like a teacher.

Wenger to leave Arsenal

Wenger’s training methods were seen as revolutionary at the time…apart from this warm-up obviously

Two years later he won the league and FA Cup double

In summer 1999 he signed Thiery Henry from Juve and changed Arenal’s history forever

After four years he did the double again in 2002, winning the league at rivals Spurs

Look. At. That. Mullet.

He did win the Premier League title there though in 2002.

The 1997 signings of Overmars and Petit helped boost the team that went on to win the double that season

In 2004 his ‘Invincibles’ went an entire season unbeaten AND secured the league title at rivals Spurs

Wenger and the man he has tippped to be his successor at Arsenal. Back in 1998 they won the double together.

On the centre-spot of the Emirates circa 2004.

In 2006 he opened Arsenal’s brand new Emirates Stadium

He has some mixed memories of Old Trafford

“This is an Art Attack…”

This was a familiar pose for Wenger in his final years at Arsenal.

His 1999 signing from Juve went on to become the club’s all-time top scorer. Not a bad bit of business.

Wenger has always been popuar with the press.

A modest office at London Colney.

After nine years without a trophy he won the 2014 FA Cup

God bless *that* coat

Looks nothing like him

Soon the fans began to turn as the years since the last Premier League title gathered.

Fans did not relent in letting their thoughts heard at games.

This happened.

“On yer bike, Wenger!”

After winning the 2014 FA Cup he went to Brazil to celebrate on Copacabana beach.

There were ups and downs…plenty of downs.

He still managed to find time to have fun.

Despite everything he is still one of the most respected men in football.

His last trophy was the 2017 Charity Shield…or will it be?