Twenty-eight years ago today, Arsenal signed Dennis Bergkamp from Inter Milan for a club record fee and Mikel Arteta is now hoping to sign a similar player in the form of Kai Havertz.
After he joined the Gunners in 1995, manager Bruce Rioch hailed Bergkamp as a "world-class player with wonderful ability, technically excellent and an individual capable of applying his considerable ability to the benefit of the team". And his assessment certainly proved accurate.
After making the switch, Bergkamp made a total of 423 appearances for Arsenal and netted 120 goals as he helped them win three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and reach a Champions League final. He was also notably part of Arsenal's 'Invincibles' side and formed a superb partnership with Thierry Henry, who branded Bergkamp the greatest player he ever played with.
