Wenger wishes departing duo well

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his side will miss the impact that Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky had in the squad but wished them well in their lives. The duo will part ways with the club this summer, with Rosicky bringing an end to a 10-year stay at the Emirates and Arteta having been with the Gunners since 2011. All the best The latter was given a final outing during Arsenal's 4-0 win over Aston Villa over the weekend, leaving the field in tears after the final whistle, and Wenger paid tribute to both of the departing midfielders. -I think Tomas Rosicky is an incredible football player and highly respected in our dressing room. It was a very sad day for me not to pick him in my squad because it was something at stake. We lose him, we lose Arteta, two leaders in the dressing room and I am convinced that in the bad periods they had a positive influence in the squad and we will miss them next season. I would like to thank them for what they have done for us and wish them well, Wenger told reporters. Rosicky made 246 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, while Sunday’s match was Arteta's 150th for the club. source futaa.com