Arsene Wenger to be honoured with Arsenal statue
theathletic.com
Arsene Wenger’s statue is soon to be unveiled at The Emirates. Arsenal have been working on the specially commissioned bronze statue for some time with a view to having it in place to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Invincible season. The first sight of the completed statue will be released via a digital unveiling, accessible for all to see. In the coming months Wenger will attend a private ceremony, with family, friends and players from the Invincibles, who are invited to a special celebration. Wenger was Arsenal’s manager for 22 years, and the Invincible achievement of...

"Arsene Wenger’s statue is soon to be unveiled at The Emirates.

Arsenal have been working on the specially commissioned bronze statue for some time with a view to having it in place to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Invincible season."

  • mahomz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    He worked hard toward and sacrificed sporting success for half his time at Arsenal to ensure the financial stability that things like the stadium sponsorship provide, I’m sure he’s happy to see that continue rather than name the stadium awkwardly after him. He really doesn’t seem like much of a sentimentalist.