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Wenger will leave a big vacuum at Arsenal ―Kanu

Former Arsenal star, Nwankwo Kanu has said Arsene Wenger will leave a very big vacuum when he quits the Gunners at the end of the season.

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Wenger had announced on Friday he will step down at the end of the season.

The former Nigeria captain, Kanu won several major trophies with the Frenchman, Wenger during his stint with the Gunners.

“Big shoes for anyone to fill, playing for Arsenal under Arsene was one of the best period of my career, two premiership, two FA cups, The Invincibles, playing with some of the best assembled players, influencing millions of fans in Africa to support this great club,” the 1996 and 1999 African Footballer of the Year stated.

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Wenger, it will be recalled, signed Kanu from Inter Milan in February 1999.

Meanwhile, Chuba Akpom and Alex Iwobi are some of the other Nigerians who played for Arsenal under Wenger.

Sporting Tribune

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