A statue for a legendary French coach

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By: Manu Tournoux

A statue for a legendary French coach

This Friday, Arsenal unveiled a statue in honor of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League has a habit of paying tribute to its legends. Some have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, others have had a statue in front of the stadium of the team they played or coached for, and a select few are entitled to both, like Sir Alex Ferguson or Thierry Henry.

Wenger in Arsenal legend

This Friday, Arsène Wenger officially joined this closed circle. Already inducted into the Hall of Fame of the English championship, the former Arsenal coach saw a statue in his honor unveiled in front of the Emirates Stadium. This statue, made of bronze and measuring 3.5 meters high, represents the French technician lifting the Premier League trophy, which he won three times with the Gunners, including an unbeaten season in 2003-2004 .

In its press release, the London club thanked Wenger for his achievements during his 22 seasons at the club, to the three titles of champion of England are added 7 FA Cups, 7 Community Shields and two European finals (one in the League of Champions, one in the UEFA Cup).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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