My successor must respect values – Arsene Wenger

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has called on his successor to show the same “ honesty , loyalty and commitment ” to the club as he has displayed throughout his career , Skysports reports .Wenger will take charge of Arsenal for the final time on Sunday when the Gunners travel to face Huddersfield on the last day of the season .

Speaking on Thursday at his final press conference , Wenger urged his successor to maintain the club ’ s values and to respect what he has built during his 22 years in north London.

“Give your best and respect the values of the club , ” said Wenger. “This club is respected all over the world . “I would like him to bring his own ideas , a different way to see the game . It is a chance for the players to see something different .

“But on the other hand I would say : ‘ Respect what has been built here , what people care about ’ .

“Some of the fans don’ t always agree with my decision, but I think they all respected that I was honest , loyal , committed to the values of the club .

“I would like my successor to be like that as well . ”

Wenger admits he is still coming to terms with his decision to step down at the end of the season , and believes he has laid solid foundations for his successor to build upon once Arsenal appoint their new manager .

“It is difficult because this is my life . We have 20, 000 trees outside [the club ’ s London Colney training ground ] . I saw everyone one of them when they were [ small] , now they are massive , ” he said .

“I will greet every one of them before I leave . This is my life , I don’ t know anything else .

“It will be difficult but on the other hand I leave a club where I can be proud of what is behind me. It has fantastic structure , fantastic conditions for the next manager . ”

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