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Tom Canton

Arsenal proven right on Arsene Wenger departure decision amid David Dein criticism

Arsene Wenger will always be appreciated for what he achieved with Arsenal football club. For the trophies, the consistency and the class in which he elevated an Arsenal side looking in the mid-90s like they were headed on a very different path to something great.

The end of Wenger's time at Arsenal wasn’t pretty. From protests to viral fan cam clips dominating the Gunners’ games, eventually, he stood down and left the club entirely.

Wenger's former Arsenal colleague and very good friend David Dein spoke recently of the mistakes the club made not only in their handling of the Frenchman's exit but also the lack of involvement in the club outside of his managerial role post departure. Dein spoke passionately about how Wenger should have surely remained with the club in some capacity.

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