Arsenal will erect a monument of Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their ‘Invincibles’ season.
Arsenal have started working on a specially commissioned bronze monument to honour the club’s renowned former boss, Arsene Wenger. The monument will be unveiled to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ season, in which the team went undefeated during the 2003-04 Premier League season. The finished monument will be unveiled digitally first, allowing admirers from all around the world to experience the occasion.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: According to The Athletic, Wenger will attend a private ceremony accompanied by his family, friends, and players from the Invincibles squad, who will be invited to partake in a special celebration. The French tactician managed Arsenal for an impressive 22 years, and the ‘Invincibles’ season holds a significant place in his and the club’s history. The achievement of going undefeated for an entire league season – which has yet to be repeated – remains a defining moment for Wenger and serves as a symbol of excellence for Arsenal.
AND WHAT’S MORE: However, Wenger’s departure from Arsenal in 2018 came after a difficult period. The circumstances surrounding his exit, which involved an abrupt announcement before the end of the season, strained the relationship between the club and the manager. As The Athletic reports, Wenger chose to stay away from the club initially, but recent developments indicate a reconciliatory process. Last season, Wenger returned to the Emirates Stadium to watch a match after a four-and-a-half-year absence.
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WHAT NEXT? The presence of the statue will serve as a lasting tribute and reminder of Wenger’s contributions to the club’s history. The statue will join the ranks of other iconic figures immortalized outside the stadium, including Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, Thierry Henry, and Herbert Chapman.
