Arsene Wenger has hit out at his ex-club Arsenal for becoming 'inhuman' in recent years as the Gunners search for a new manager.
Wenger was in charge of Arsenal between 1996-2018 but was often criticised towards the end of his tenure as the results and performances of his side dipped.
The Gunners recently went through their worst run of form since 1977, failing to win in eight Premier League games until they finally beat West Ham on Monday.
And speaking to So Foot Wenger said the club's problems run far deeper than the manager.
"These days, the size of the club sometimes stop them from keeping the culture of performance," Wenger said.
"When I arrived at Arsenal, we were 80. When I left, there were 750, and when there's 750 people in one organisation, each thinks about saving themselves rather than improving.
"I think there's a degree of reflexion for me: how do you keep that desire to perform? Up to about 150, I think you can stay human. You know the name of the wife, of the kid of such and such."
Wenger added that he looks back and rues the fact that the club grew so much, and believes that is one of the main reasons why he struggled towards the end of his regime.
He continued: "My regret at Arsenal is to have gone from human size to inhuman, with a heavier administrative weight. Everything accelerated.
"Ten years ago, you’d see a guy who was good, you’d get him in, give him a tracksuit and he’d be a part of the team.
"That’s long gone. Now, if you want a new physio, you go through 300 applications. That’s how, at Arsenal, bit by bit, I felt the club slip away from me."
The Gunners are looking to appoint a new manager as soon as possible, and Carlo Ancelotti, Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira are among the favourites for the job.
