Arsenal unveil Bergkamp statue

Arsenal's football ground now has a fourth statue to honour club greats, the latest being a likeness of Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp.

A fan looks at a statue of former Arsenal footballer Dennis Bergkamp

Arsenal have unveiled a statue of club legend Dennis Bergkamp outside Emirates Stadium. (AAP)

Premier League giants Arsenal unveiled a statue of club legend Dennis Bergkamp outside their Emirates Stadium home in north London on Saturday.

The 44-year-old Dutchman attended the unveiling of the statue, which was commissioned to commemorate his 11-year Arsenal career.

"I am just so honoured and today makes me very proud. It is great to come back and see everyone at Arsenal again," said Bergkamp, who scored 120 goals for Arsenal in 423 appearances.

"Everyone knows I love Arsenal and I had such a great time at the club. The fans, the staff and my team-mates were fantastic. The team was also amazing and we had a lot of success over the years.

"For me and my family it was such an important and enjoyable period in our lives. This is such a special moment to come back and be honoured in this way."

The statue depicts Bergkamp leaping to control a high ball on the top of his right foot and is based on a photograph taken of him in action against Newcastle United during a Premier League game in February 2003.

It joins statues of former Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman and former players Thierry Henry and Tony Adams, both team-mates of Bergkamp's, which were unveiled in December 2011.


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