Coach Wenger leaves Arsenal at the end of the 2017-2018 season

"After careful consideration and discussions with the Club, I feel the time is right for me to step down at the end of the season. I am grateful for the privilege of serving the Club for so many memorable years. I have led the Club with great enthusiasm and dedication. I would like to thank my colleagues, the players, the board and the fans for the wonderful work they have done for the Club.

I ask for the support of the fans so that the team can finish the season on a high. To all Arsenal lovers who will cherish the values ​​of the club, Love and support forever",Wenger was quoted on Arsenal's website on April 20.

Wenger took over at Arsenal in October 1996. During his 22 seasons in charge, he led Arsenal to three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups, seven Community Shields, one Champions League final, and one UEFA Cup final (the predecessor of the Europa League). Wenger is the only manager in history to win the Premier League with a club unbeaten.

Since 2006, Wenger's success as Arsenal manager has begun to fade. The only notable trophy the Gunners have won in the past 12 years has been the FA Cup, winning it three times in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

Arsenal have also been a regular in the Champions League lately. Last season, Wenger and his team were eliminated from the tournament after losing 2-10 on aggregate to Bayern.

Arsenal almost hit rock bottom under Wenger when they failed to qualify for the 2017-2018 Champions League. This season, if they fail to win the Europa League, the Gunners will continue to be spectators of Europe's top competition.

According to the British press, former player Patrick Vieira will likely be Arsenal's coach from next season. The former French midfielder used to coach Man City's youth team, before moving to the US to coach New York City FC since 2016.