Arsène Wenger
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And I am very proud that I achieved that part as well.
And Arsenal became a renowned club all over the world because it gave its chance to young players and had a positive image.
First of all, it takes you a while to feel completely at home.
You have to recreate a history.
We lost part of the soul of Highbury because Highbury was Highbury.
I think the difference between the two stadiums shows the evolution of the game.
The distances between the supporters and the club and the team became bigger.
You see that physically at the Emirates because you had to respect the security rules.
the other clubs had more money and we lost a little bit that feeling that we were at home there yeah was it hard to say goodbye it was very hard to say goodbye and i must tell you i drove a few times in front of highbury just to see this listed stand again and to remember a little bit what happened in there what was that like i think their apartments now
It was nostalgia, you know, and good memories, very good memories.
Jacques Brel, who I love, says, don't leave me.
It shows they never know who is the most happy, those who love or those who are loved.
And I think as well, it was extraordinary presence on stage and a great singer.
It was difficult because when you're 69 years of age, you don't imagine going somewhere else as a manager.
I turned all the best clubs in the world down to go to the end of my contract and the end of my mission with this club.
So it was difficult because your car, who drove automatically to the training center, has to stay at home and you with him.
And to cut that link was very, very difficult.
But on the other hand, I decided to change completely and I'm very happy about that.
Yes, I still support Arsenal, you know.
I still love this club.