Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp, has admitted that he would like to return to the Premier League club as a coach.
The Dutchman enjoyed a successful 11-year spell with the Gunners, before he called time on his playing career in 2006. He immediately rejected the chance to work as a scout for Arsenal after retirement and has spent the last two years as an assistant to Frank de Boer at Ajax.
“The feeling Johan Cruyff has had for Barcelona, I have the same with Arsenal,” the 44-year-old told The Telegraph.
“At Arsenal it was a good click. I always enjoyed it. I never had a bad day there. It is always on my mind. It is part of my ambition to come back at some stage.
“I can’t really plan ahead. I know I will be here [at Ajax] for at least another three or five years and then I don’t know. I don’t see myself being at Ajax for the rest of my coaching career. I don’t see myself as a manager.
“I see myself as being part of the coaching staff. I really enjoy that role, especially the individual training with the strikers.”
He also revealed that some other ex Arsenal players like Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, are keen to return to the club.
He added: “I’ve spoken to or have heard about others who would also love to come back.
“Steve Bould is there now which is excellent. I’ve spoken to Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry would love to come back to Arsenal one day. Tony [Adams] is a big option as well.”
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