Quotes About Arsene

When, in 2005, there was an offer from Juventus, I was in the Bahamas. When I came back, Arsene said to me, 'There is an offer from Juve. What do you want to do?' I understood that he was saying, 'If you want to leave, leave.'

Whatever player Arsene picks to play for Arsenal, I respect that and so should the fans.

The criticism that Arsene gets is just a joke.

Arsene has most of the media in his pocket now and is almost - almost - affecting the officials so that you can't tackle an Arsenal player. That's something he's very clever at working on and it's almost working in his favour, you can see that.

Arsene Wenger has not just brought success to Arsenal. He is a very creative manager, producing almost fantasy football.

Arsene Wenger is a good guy and a good coach.

When Arsene Wenger called me to tell me that he would like me to come to his club, I don't think you imagine the satisfaction I felt just after hanging up the phone.

I didn't know anything about England or anything about Arsenal, but I knew a lot about Arsene and his reputation, so I went straight away.

Arsene Wenger's style of play is the sort of style the Chilean national team has. Therefore, I am used to it.

So, Arsenal have signed Arsene Wenger because his name sounds a bit like the club. How long before Man Utd sign Stefan Kuntz?

I am, of course, delighted but there was never any doubt about Sol staying.

I was always respectful to Arsene and I think he respected me for that. We had a good relationship and understanding. We spoke a lot after going through many ups and downs and, overall, I'm very proud of the way I finished my career with Arsenal.

When you a buy a player like Ozil, you know his strengths and Arsene Wenger knows, I think, where he is at his best.

I remember Arsene Wenger very well from our time in Japan. I like the way his teams play, with an offensive mentality - it is a philosophy I share. I think he gets the best out of the players he has, and this is the key to his success.

When I went to the academy, we watched Arsenal because of Guillou's connection with Arsene.

Arsene Wenger is a legend in the English game.