Wenger admitted that selling Szczesny was a mistake, and the master and apprentice laughed away their grudges

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Szczesny finally heard the words he had been waiting for ten years - Wenger admitted: Yes, I made a mistake letting Szczesny go in 2015.

In Amazon's recent documentary "Tek: The Last Save," Polish goalkeeper Szczesny, who now plays for Barcelona, ​​recalled his sad experience of leaving Arsenal in 2015. In January 2015, Arsenal lost 0-2 to Southampton in an away game. Szczesny made fatal mistakes in both conceding goals. What's more serious is that Szczesny was found smoking in the shower room of the stadium by Wenger after the game. In this way, Tech not only ruined Arsenal's victory, but also ruined his Gunners career.

Szczesny revealed that he "cried after going home" that day. "That was the only moment in my career that really broke my heart. I remember crying when I got home." At that time, Szczesny was not only severely criticized by Wenger, but was also fined 20,000 pounds by the club and lost his starting position. The following summer, Szczesny was loaned to Roma. Two years later, Juventus signed him for 18 million euros.

After many years, the master and the apprentice have let go. Taking advantage of the opportunity of documentary filming, the two finally reunited. Szczesny asked Wenger: "In the end I knew that I was going to Juventus, because you made it clear to me at that time, and that was it. But I want to know whether that decision was made at that moment, or two years ago, that day in Southampton. Because I felt that after that incident you had already decided (let me go). From that time on, it doesn't matter what I do."

Wenger admitted that the mistake made him doubt Szczesny's desire to win, "The Southampton incident played a big role in my decision-making." "Football level or outside football?" "Beyond football. Maybe I thought you were too comfortable at the time, and that incident strengthened my feeling. You were 20 years old at the time. When you came to Arsenal at 16 years old, there were 10 goalkeepers in front of you, but when you stood out, , I think you have become too comfortable and feel that you are on the highway."

"I agree with the boss, I may have been too comfortable at the time." However, Szczesny countered that his outstanding performance during his two years on loan in Rome proved his strength. He won the title of Serie A's best goalkeeper in the 2016-17 season, and was favored by Juventus, "But I think my experience in Rome is enough. Let me return to Arsenal. I think it was your fault that you didn't recall me."

Wenger also admitted generously: "Yes, I have made many mistakes, and I regret every mistake." Hearing Wenger's words, Szczesny lifted his arms and celebrated like a winner: "He admitted it! I can retire now, (I have retired)."source:7m cn