Santi Cazorla reveals why he will never forget Arsene Wenger
Santi Cazorla, a beloved former Arsenal player, reached the pinnacle of his career while with the club from 2012 to 2018.
The Spanish midfielder was a magician on the pitch, consistently delivering outstanding performances and enthralling the Emirates Stadium with his abilities.
However, his Arsenal career took a difficult turn between 2016 and 2018 when he suffered a severe long-term injury, which could have forced him to retire from professional football.
Undaunted, Cazorla demonstrated incredible resilience and determination, eventually making a triumphant return to the game.
Despite the fact that his contract with Arsenal expired while he was recovering from an injury, Cazorla maintained a strong connection with the club.
He revealed that Arsene Wenger, the former Arsenal manager, extended his contract even though there was no guarantee of his return to the pitch.
This gesture demonstrated Wenger’s trust and support for the Spanish midfielder during a difficult time.
He told DAZN:
“And just with the injury, I had doubts about whether the club wanted to renew me or not. But one day before travelling to have surgery in Sweden, Arsene called me into his office, without me knowing anything and told me: ‘Sign the contract for one more year. Go calmly to your operation, with a clear head, knowing you have one more year at Arsenal’.”
“This is a detail of how he is as a person and one that I will always be grateful to him for. And I will remember him with a lot of love.”
Santi Cazorla reveals why he will never forget Arsene Wenger