Twitter Reaction: Farewell to English soccer’s ‘pioneer’

"I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season.

"I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years."

Arsène Wenger has announced he will step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/TwhflNyfQZ

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 20, 2018

Arsène Wenger: "To all the Arsenal lovers, take care of the values of the club. My love & support forever."

— Get French Football (@GFFN) April 20, 2018

Arsene Wenger – Arsenal record

Most successful manager in Arsenal’s history – 10 major trophies

Won 3 PL titles (1997-98, 2001-02 & 2003-04)

Finished in PL top 4 in each of first 20 seasons at Arsenal

PL record: P823 W473 D199 L151 #PL pic.twitter.com/DKFdPuhRDO

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 20, 2018

Premier League wins:
Arsene Wenger: 473
Tottenham: 420

— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) April 20, 2018

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid a touching tribute to Arsene Wenger. pic.twitter.com/W4r89iV9he

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 20, 2018

Arsene Wenger built the best teams that I played against in English Football .The 98 team was Amazing.The biggest compliment is that he played football that made us change the way we played against them. He now deserves the most incredible send off from all in the coming weeks.

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 20, 2018

Arsene Wenger is to leave @Arsenal at the end of the season. He has given much of his life to Arsenal. He has brought much success to the club. He has given much to the game of football in our country. Merci et bonne chance, Monsieur Wenger. #Wenger

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 20, 2018

Conte on Wenger influences: "Arsene is one of the managers that have a great influence on football. In every moment, in his idea of football, he tried to play good football. Creative football and offensive football. He deserves a great tribute alos for this" #CFC #AFC

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) April 20, 2018

Jose on Arsene Wenger: "I always wish the best for my opponents. If he looks forward to the next chapter of his career in his life, I'm really happy for him." #MUFC pic.twitter.com/KZiuRONNgL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 20, 2018

49 – Under Arsene Wenger, Arsenal went a record 49 consecutive top-flight league games unbeaten from May 2003 to October 2004, breaking Nottingham Forest's previous record of 42 set between November 1977 & November 1978 under Brian Clough. Legendary. pic.twitter.com/IATwyJCkcm

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 20, 2018

For a decade, Wenger’s football was glorious, innovative & attacking, and the Invincibles are legends. He let it drift, got overtaken, and surrounded himself with people who didn’t question him enough. Wenger right to go now and he deserves a statue outside the Emirates. 10/10

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) April 20, 2018

-Three Premier League titles
-7 FA FA Cups
-2 doubles
-1 Champions League final
-nearly 22 years

Will it end with a Europa League victory? #AFC #Wenger

— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) April 20, 2018

Look at the initial fan reaction to Wenger leaving (shock, tribute to him etc) just makes it even more baffling he didn't leave after winning the FA Cup vs. Hull.

— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) April 20, 2018

I still can't believe Arsenal found a manager called 'ARSENE' Wenger. Arsenal Wenger.

— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) April 20, 2018

Without a shadow of doubt, Arsene Wenger is one of the absolute greatest in the English game. His reputation may have been somewhat ridiculed the past few years, but his legacy should remain as a pioneer for the modern style of the game and foreign managers in the Premier League.

— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) April 20, 2018

Glad that Wenger has made the decision to step down. One of the greats of English football and a man who deserves our respect and gratitude. But the treatment he was getting from Arsenal fans and the way the team was sliding, sliding, sliding had become painful to watch.

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) April 20, 2018

This has come from absolutely nowhere as well. Doesn't seem like a planned decision? Arsenal haven't got loads of tribute content ready, no Wenger-ally journalist had the scoop…

— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) April 20, 2018

Absolutely certain Arsene Wenger will get the send-off he deserves. His impact not only on Arsenal but on English football was immense. On the few occasions I’ve covered Arsenal he’s been engaging, entertaining and not without humour.

— Mike Keegan (@MikeKeegan_DM) April 20, 2018

I was in Moscow with Arsenal last week. Thing that struck me about Wenger in his press conference was how he listened to every question, how he thought about his answers. He had dignity and class. And that will be missed. pic.twitter.com/fw3d0ly45o

— Richard Conway (@richard_conway) April 20, 2018

My favourite Arsene Wenger quote:

"I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art."

For a decade, he did that.

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) April 20, 2018

When Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal, the longest-tenured Premier League manager will be Bournemouth's Eddie Howe (Oct. 2012). #UpTheCherries

— Paul Carr (@PaulCarrTM) April 20, 2018