It is true that Dennis Bergkamp has Arsenal DNA, and with coaching experience as assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax, he could be the ideal successor to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Bergkamp had a wonderful 11 year spell at Arsenal before deciding to hang up his boots. Upon retiring, he said that he would not be taking up coaching. He later on decided to reject an offer from Arsenal to be a scout. In 2008 he decided to start coaching and has built his way all the way up to Ajax assistant manager.
When Wenger eventually leaves the Arsenal post it will be very hard for Stan Kroenke and co. to find a replacement who will have the football knowledge and passion Wenger has displayed throughout his time at the club. The name that was the clear favorite in the fans’ eyes, Pep Guardiola, has now taken up the role as manager at Bayern Munich. With Jose Mourinho looking to be heading towards either Chelsea or PSG, Bergkamp could be the right man for the job. With a clear love for the club and his well known football intelligence, Bergkamp surely has to be considered by the Arsenal board.
It’s now coming up to 8 years without a trophy for Arsenal but Wenger has made it clear he has no intention to leave at the end of the season and that he will stay at least until his contract expires in the summer of 2014.
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