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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'Counting down the days already' - Excited Arsenal fans react to huge Arsene Wenger announcement

Arsene Wenger will release his first ever autobiography next year.

The Bookseller made the announcement regarding the legendary Arsenal manager on Monday morning and the Frenchman is expected to discuss the 'Invincibles' as well as the challenges he faced following the club's move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium.

A press release reads: "Arsène Wenger has signed with Weidenfeld and Nicolson for his first ever autobiography, charting the ex-Arsenal chief's rise to become one of the most successful football managers of all time.

"UK and Commonwealth rights were acquired alongside Hachette sister company JC Lattes, which acquired world all language rights directly from Wenger. Publication of My Life in Red and White will be released simultaneously in the UK and France in autumn 2020.

"The book sees Wenger discuss his career in depth, including the “Invincibles” season and the challenges of his later years at the Emirates. W&N said it would be backed by an "integrated, dynamic and impactful” marketing campaign."

Alan Samson, W&N chairman, publisher and Gunners fan, said: "Arsène Wenger is the man who changed the entire face of football in this country.

"He is a revolutionary manager whose influence, not only at Arsenal for an amazing 22 years but also on the national game, has been profound.

"He altered the habits of players yet far more significantly he opened our eyes and broadened our minds.

"For more than two decades he brought to the Premier League as much vivid colour and excitement as anyone could, exemplified by the silk and steel of his immortal ‘Invincibles’.

Arsene Wenger with the gold trophy his Arsenal side won in the 2003/04 season (David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

"And talking of excitement, as a lifelong Arsenal fan I can scarcely express my own at the prospect of welcoming the great Arsène Wenger to the invincible Hachette squad and the Weidenfeld & Nicolson team."

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As expected, this announcement has sparked a huge reaction among Arsenal supporters on social media.

Take a look at some of the best responses on Twitter...

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