Arsène Wenger has confirmed he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending his 22-year career as manager at the club.

Arsenal majority owner Stan Kroenke led the tributes to the Frenchman, who announced it was the "right time" to step down in a statement released on Friday morning.

In response, Kroenke said Wenger "transformed the identity of our club and of English football with his vision for how the game can be played."

Fans, commentators and former players have been paying tribute to the manager. Here's how they and other sporting greats have reacted to the news.

Gary Neville, former Manchester United player

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Ian Wright, former Arsenal player

David Seaman, former Arsenal goalkeeper

Sol Campbell, former Arsenal player

Gary Lineker, former Leicester City player and broadcaster

AS Monaco, Wenger's former club

Tony Adams, former Arsenal captain

Cesc Fàbregas, former Arsenal player

Robin van Persie, former Arsenal captain

Per Mertesacker, Arsenal captain

Jack Wilshere, Arsenal player

Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager

Liverpool FC

David Lammy, Labour MP for Tottenham

Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader