Story perspectives
Wenger’s 1996 Arsenal appointment reshaped Premier League foreign talent
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Story summary
- Arsène Wenger was appointed Arsenal manager on 30 September 1996, a seismic hiring in English football.
- David Dein announced the appointment, prompting a player’s “Who the fuck is he?” reaction.
- Wenger signed French players Patrick Vieira and Rémi Garde soon after his arrival.
- His tenure led to multicultural Premier League squads by 2018 and opened doors for foreign managers.