Arsene Wenger has stated that recently departed Tomas Rosicky was the 'perfect' player for Arsenal.

Rosicky brought the curtain down on his decade-long stay at Arsenal at the completion of the 2015/16 season and the midfielder will surely be remembered fondly by the Gunners' faithful.

Wenger has gone on to pay his tribute to Rosicky by stating that the Czech Republic international would have been a star in North London if it was not for constant injuries and also remarked that it was a 'privilege' working alongside the classy midfielder.

Speaking to Arsenal Player, Wenger said: "It will always be a frustration [he didn't play more games] because first of all Tomas was an exceptional talent.

"I personally, like we all do here, love the player. The standing ovation he gets every time he walks out there tells you a lot.

"We love the man as well, and his attitude, and his exceptional class and qualities. It's sad [that he's leaving] but I must say, for me it was a privilege to manage him.

"He makes it look very easy when he's playing. He has a quality - when the ball comes to him the game suddenly becomes a bit quicker, more incisive, more mobile.

"He had all the football qualities to play the game we love to play here, and I would say Tomas Rosicky was the perfect player for Arsenal Football Club."