The Most Regrettable Player We Missed Out on Signing

TLDRCristiano Ronaldo was the player we regretted not signing the most. We believed it was possible, but we missed out by a few days due to negotiations. Another player was Kante, who we could have signed but missed the opportunity.

Key insights

🤔We made some great signings, including Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, but one of the most impactful signings was Gilberto Silva, who was underrated and brought great balance to the team.

🔍Nicolas Anelka made a strong impression when he started training with us, and it made us realize the value of time and seizing opportunities.

👌Ian Wright has identified Cristiano Ronaldo as the player he regrets not signing the most, as we were close to securing the deal but missed out by a few days.

🌟Arsene Wenger also mentions Guru County as a player he regrets not signing, as he had great potential but went under the radar and ended up at a Division Three club.

👥There were many underrated players who made a significant impact, including Gilberto Silva, who was not appreciated enough for his defensive contributions.

Q&A

Who was the best signing you made throughout your career?

While there were many great signings, Arsene Wenger considers Patrick Vieira as one of the best signings, as he brought great leadership and skills to the team.

Which player did you regret not signing the most?

Cristiano Ronaldo is the player we regretted not signing the most. We were close to securing the deal, but the negotiations took a few days longer and Manchester United swooped in to sign him.

Who was the most underrated player you coached?

Gilberto Silva is one of the most underrated players I coached. He brought balance to the team and had a natural authority on the field, but his contributions often went unnoticed.

Which loss hurt you the most?

The loss that hurt the most was not winning the Champions League during the invincible season. We had a strong run and reached the final, but playing with 10 men made it even more regrettable.

Are there any hidden gems out there that Arsenal should be signing?

Arsene Wenger suggests keeping an eye on talented players from Holland. While he emphasizes that there are no longer hidden gems, there are still young talents who can make a significant impact.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Arsene Wenger mentions Cristiano Ronaldo as the player he regrets not signing the most.

01:45Nicolas Anelka made a strong impression when he trained with Arsenal, and it made them realize the value of time and seizing opportunities.

02:38Arsene Wenger expresses his regret about not signing Cristiano Ronaldo, mentioning that they were close to securing the deal but missed out by a few days.

02:59Arsene Wenger also mentions Guru County as a player he regrets not signing, as he had great potential but ended up at a Division Three club.

08:34Arsene Wenger suggests keeping an eye on talented players from Holland, as there might still be young talents who can make a significant impact.