Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the 2017-2018 season, ending a near 22-year reign as manager.
The Frenchman departs a year before his latest contract was due to expire with the most loved football club in London.
The Gunners are sixth in the league and set to miss out on a top-four spot for the second straight season, with their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League resting on winning the UEFA Europa League.
Wenger, 68 years-old , won three Premier League titles including an entire season unbeaten, and seven FA Cups, including the Double in 1998 and 2002.
Appointed on 1 October 1996, the Frenchman is the Premier League's current longest-serving manager and has taken charge of a record 823 games. With 473 games wins, losses 151 and goales scores 1,549. And triumphs and 20 successive years in the Champions League is an exceptional record including a lost Final in 2006.
"I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years," said Wenger. "I managed the club with full commitment and integrity.
"To all the Arsenal lovers, take care of the values of the club."
Arsenal say a successor will be appointed "as soon as possible".
All good things come to an end and the Arsenal-Wenger romance will remain unwavering for the next 50 years and beyond. The tributes will pour in, a statue will undoubtedly follow and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him receive a knighthood for his services to English football in the near future. Wenger gave Arsenal the best team to ever grace the premier league. He will be remembered for bringing Arsenal the invincibles.
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