Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger says his health suffered in final years as manager

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger says his health suffered in final years as manager
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed his health suffered in his final years with the club.The Gunners ended the 2017/18 season trophyless as the 69-year-old left after 22 years in charge last summer.3

Arsene Wenger endured a tough final few years at Arsenal

Wengers job came under scrutiny from Arsenal fans and he admits the pressure affected him health-wise.The Frenchman said: In life there are some splits that you choose and some that are imposed on you.In this case it was a bit of a mix of the two, because at a certain point, the fans need a change. In my last year it was becoming difficult.

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So it was both a break-up but also a relief for me, because carrying that responsibility for so long, with all the obligations that come with it, it wears you out.It’s extraordinarily difficult. And last year I felt I was beginning to pay the price health-wise.Wenger won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups during his time with Arsenal.Cesc Fabregas, who Wenger signed from Barcelona in 2003, was upset by fan abuse his former manager received in the latter years of his Arsenal tenure.3

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He told BeIN Sports: Some moments I was sad. He doesnt deserve it for what hes done.In football, its all about today. What youve done yesterday, unfortunately, doesnt count.Wenger has been out of work since leaving Arsenal almost a year ago, and is unsure over a managerial return date. In February, he said: My future is unknown even for me.I enjoy daily life now and I have been travelling a lot recently all over the world.I am enjoying a little bit less pressure, and more freedom as well. But I miss the competition.3

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