​Dennis Bergkamp has told ​the Official Arsenal Website that "the Arsenal way" has become an integral part of his coaching philosophy.





The Arsenal legend has revealed that he tries to implement what he learnt from his playing days under Arsene Wenger for the bettering of budding stars.





The Dutchman, who retired from football in 2006, has been commemorated at the Emirates Stadium with a statue representing the talisman's style of play, and his services to the North London club.

The 47-year-old is now assistant manager for Ajax, one of his former clubs. Having scored 103 goals during a seven-year stint in Amsterdam, Bergkamp has guided the current side to four Eredivisie championships since his arrival in 2011.





Ajax's assistant manager revealed to the Arsenal Website that he has been coaching for nearly a decade, although the biggest aspect in his development was playing. Bergkamp stated, " I've been in coaching now about seven or eight years, or nine maybe, but the best thing for me is being on the pitch, especially with the strikers".





During his spell in the Premier League, Bergkamp scored 120 goals in all competitions, making 423 appearances for the Gunners. He still keeps a close eye on Arsene Wenger's men revealing that "t he first thing when I watch English football is I want to see Arsenal, I want to see how they are doing".





Adjudged by many to be the second best player to adorn an Arsenal shirt behind his former teammate Thierry Henry, Bergkamp spoke of how he is trying to pass on the knowledge he developed during his time at Highbury.

Club legend Dennis Bergkamp on his coaching philosophy and playing 'the @Arsenal way': https://t.co/2U7hDoLcj5https://t.co/QGGOPMxSF8 — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 22, 2016





" How to control a ball, how to shoot a ball, how to pass it, how to look for other players" are the key attributes Bergkamp is now looking to impress at Ajax, attributes the Dutchman became renowned for during his playing career.









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