Legendary former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has paid tribute to Abou Diaby after the Frenchman announced his retirement from playing yesterday. The ex-Gunners boss was known to rate Diaby highly, having shown plenty of faith in him to keep him in his squad in north London for over nine years despite his numerous injury problems. MORE: Unai Emery comments on triggering potential £20m Arsenal transfer Diaby arrived at Arsenal as a highly rated young talent after shining at Auxerre, but never quite got over the injury he suffered towards the end of his first campaign. Now 32, Diaby has decided to hang up his boots after a brief stint at Marseille, though he’s played just five league...
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