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#3 Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira joined the club from AC Milan technically in the closing days of Bruce Rioch's time in charge as manager just before Wenger took the reins in October 1996 at Highbury. But it was his idea to bring him there before he joined up in October.
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A fierce competitor and combative central midfield force, Vieira later went on to admit it was Wenger's impending arrival which saw him join a club he would go on to captain.
The Frenchman spent nearly a decade at the club winning multiple honours and also lead the club during the 2003/04 Invincibles campaign.
His tough-tackling, full-blooded approach won many admirers and earned more than the odd red card but is widely regarded as a Premier League legend while his midfield runs saw him score quite a few goals.
Patrick Viera also claimed honours with France and is currently the manager of New York City FC. Reports suggest Wenger has tipped his fellow Frenchman Vieira for the role to replace him.
Although the former Gunners captain will manage a Premier League club in the future, it is unlikely he will replace Wenger as manager.
