Arsene Wenger was in expansive mood on Friday in his final pre-match press conference as Arsenal manager.
After admitting that it was a "strange" feeling to be facing the media for the final time, the boss discussed what he asks of his successor.
"The advice I’d give to him is to give his best and respect the values of the club," Wenger said. "This club is respected all over the world and I would just like him to bring his own ideas.
"It will be a different speech, a different way to see the game. It’s a chance for the players to see something different. As well, on the other hand, I’d say to respect what has been built here and what people care about as well.
"You have seen on Sunday, when you speak about the goodbye I had with the fans, is that some of the fans don’t always agree with my decisions but I think they respected one thing: that I was honest, loyal and committed to the values of the club and to give my best for the club.
"They wanted to tell me ‘we agree with you on that’. And I would like my successor to do that as well."
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