Izuchukwu Okosi
Arsenal have finally unveiled the iconic bronze statue of legendary manager, Arsene Wenger at the Emirates stadium.
The imposing statue, standing tall at 3.5 metres, depicts Wenger lifting the coveted Premier League trophy.
An evocative image, it’s placed strategically outside the North Bank Stand, forever encapsulating the unforgettable Wenger era.
The revered Frenchman’s tenure spanned over two decades, during which he guided the Gunners to a wealth of silverware and unprecedented glory.
Top of his illustrious achievement was winning the 2003/2004 season with the team going unbeaten all season.
Three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup trophies bear testimony to his era of dominance. He moulded the Gunners into a footballing powerhouse, revolutionising the club’s identity.
Arsene Wenger’s sterling contributions which began in 1996 when he arrived from Japanese side, Grampus Eight, culminated in 2018.
Wenger is expected to be first of honour when the Gunners, play against one of his former clubs, AS Monaco, in the club’s Emirates Cup of the pre season tour on Wednesday, August 2.
Arsenal executive vice-chairman Tim Lewis honoured Wenger’s legacy, stating, “Arsene’s achievements mark him out as the club’s greatest manager. He gifted the club and its supporters with a deluge of trophies, unforgettable memories, and pioneered a revolution.”
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
