An early listing for Dutch maestro Bergkamp, and a cartoon that has sold steadily ever since, though remaining numbers are very limited indeed. Starting his playing career with Ajax, Bergkamp joined Inter Milan in 1993
After two unhappy seasons at Inter, Bergkamp was signed by Gunners boss Bruce Rioch in June 1995 for £7.5m. Bergkamp made his debut against Middlesbrough on 19 August 1995 but had to adapt to the English style of play. It took him seven games before he finally managed to score his first goal, against Southampton. Slowly but surely, Bergkamp's stature grew, playing as a forward behind the main striker, Ian Wright. They soon formed a strong partnership which was one of the finest in the Premier League. Bergkamp has been regarded by many football pundits as being the greatest foreign player to grace the English game.
Bergkamp hit his best form for Arsenal after the arrival of manager Wenger in September 1996. Arsenal won a Premier League and FA Cup double in the 1997/8 season (although Bergkamp missed the cup final with an injury), and Bergkamp was the PFA Player Of The Year.
While his subsequent form did not match the level of that season, Bergkamp continued to be a regular in the Arsenal team. He won the double again in 2002, the FA Cup in 2003 and the Premier League for a third time in 2004.
On 14 July 2008 he placed 2nd in The Gunners Greatest Players, behind former strike partner Thierry Henry in an online vote.
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