And yet, when the moment finally came, he couldn't remain calm.
The heart that had been beating for sixty-one years was still as vigorous and powerful as ever.
On the wall of Wenger's office hung a team photo of the 03/04 Arsenal squad, the one that won the title undefeated.
That was Wenger's pride.
He could still vividly recall every single person in the photograph.
It all felt as if it had happened only yesterday.
Back then, who could have imagined that Arsenal would fall to such a state?
A sudden knock came from the door.
"Come in."
Wenger knew who it was and slowly turned around.
Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis pushed the door open. He clutched a recently received transfer plan in his hand, his face a mask of disbelief. In a rushed, nervous, and even slightly trembling voice, he questioned Wenger.
"Arsene, are you serious?"
