Next Arsenal manager: Gunners legend David Seaman wants Luis Enrique to succeed Arsene Wenger
Arsenal legend David Seaman believes Luis Enrique would be the ideal fit to succeed Arsene Wenger as Gunners manager this summer.
Wenger spoke of his sadness and regret after his hopes of concluding his 22-year reign with a trophy were ended on Thursday night with defeat in the Europa League semi-final.
The Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid in Spain, losing the tie 2-1 on aggregate.
Wenger will step down as boss at the end of the season and his final campaign in charge has ended in bitter disappointment with no silverware and a sixth place finish in the Premier League, the worst placing of the 68-year-olds long reign, looking likely.
The north London club have promised to be bold in their search for a new manager, and a host of experienced coaches and former players have been linked to the role.
But Seaman believes one man is better suited than the rest.
Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the former Arsenal and England goalkeeper said: Im torn between going down the ex-player route, someone like Patrick Vieira, or an experienced manager.
I saw Vieira him on the touchline the other night managing New York and he looked like Arsene. He was just looking. He wasnt ranting and raving, he was just looking at the pitch and it totally reminded me of Arsene.
But [the job] might be a bit too big and it might come a bit too early for him, I dont know.
Other than that, Im looking at someone like Enrique. He has got great experience.
He has managed at a great club, been successful at a great club.
I want someone to come in and bring new ideas to Arsenal.
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