I was one of the best signatures of Arsen Wenger, but Arsenal Move went through the hell from the field

Ask any fans of Arsenal for their favorite signature and you can bet that the controversial nature of that job for Sol Campbell will be up there.

Okay, Thierry Henry is certainly the greatest Gunners player in terms of pure natural talent, while domestic heroes like Tony Adams will have a special place in many goon’s hearts.

Campbell, however, did what very few players did and crossed the division in northern London – moving from Tottenham to Arsenal on a free transfer of 2001.

“I had an offer from Arsenal, but I got out of a bizarre meeting with Arsene Wenger” – which legendary figure does not regret that he rejected the course?

The former English international came to the end of his contract in Spurs, and at one point it seemed like he would stay and sign a new contract.

Campbell still returned to that promise and instead of joining Other interested clubs like Manchester UnitedBarcelona and Juventus, chose the most controversial possibility of moving to Arsenal.

Sol Campbell was a great player for Arsenal, but that move came to a considerable personal cost

Campbell is unlikely to have too much regret for his move to Highbury, as he won two Premier League titles there, as well as other great honors.

The top central back was also part of that legendary side Invincibles 2003, guaranteeing itself a special place in the books of English football history.

However, Arsene Wenger later admitted that he was not sure that he would go again with the signature of Campbell, given what he had done to the player and his life outside the field.

“I knew it would cause tumultuous discussions in London, but the player I really convinced,” Said Wenger in an interview a few years ago.

“I thought he was capable of dealing with trouble. It was easy for me because everyone was aware that I signed a great player. But it was more complex for him.

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“The situation was really stressful for salt and he told me after that it became difficult. He couldn’t go to certain places for dinner or walk freely in London for the anger of Tottenham’s fans.

“In return, I’m not sure if I would sign it again, having the difficulties he faced.”

It is a Wednger statement about a player who contributed so much to Arsenal on the field, but whose life obviously became extremely challenging.