Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has announced his retirement and will step down at the end of the season after serving the club for 22 long years. 

The announcement was made on Friday morning, much to the surprise of fans, as the 68-year-old Frenchman has been with the club since 1996, making him the longest serving manager in the English Premier League.

The official announcement by the club

“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. 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.”

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Needless to say, UAE Twitter has a lot to say about this new development

Forever grateful for the memories

Thanks for leaving the club when we have Auba, Laca, Ozil, Aaron, and Mkhi… And not when we had Chamakh, Squillaci, Djourou, and Denilson.

Thanks for the memories Arsene. Thanks for everything you’ve done for the club.

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— ♚ Kris ☆♚ (@Santi_Classorla) April 20, 2018

Emotions are at its peak

To all the Arsenal lovers, take care of the values of this club -Arsene Wenger pic.twitter.com/6OjzvTpfHH

— Ibtisam (@Ibtisamranaa) April 20, 2018

“End of a dynasty”

Legend retires. End of an dynasty.

— ♚ Kris ☆♚ (@Santi_Classorla) April 20, 2018

The greatest manager Arsenal has ever seen

Wenger IS the greatest manager of Arsenal. You can’t ignore his achievements & beautiful football he has revolutionize just bcos u hate the man. That doesn’t mean I won’t welcome CHANGE. If the club is ready to replace him, yes I will. But Wenger will forever hv my respect. ATID.

— Abubakar Hussein (@awesomehabibi) April 18, 2018

He is a legend that will always be remembered

True legend of the game, changed Arsenal’s history and English football. Don’t make his last decade make you think he failed at Arsenal. His achievements will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/cjP6zlAxv3

— sultán (@SultanKayed) April 20, 2018

Merci Arsène

The legacy of Arsene would be hard to match

OMG Arsene Wenger quits Arsenal after 22 years. Some would say its not a day too late, but the legacy!!

— k. (@k_blaugrana) April 20, 2018

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