On this day: 30 years ago Dennis Bergkamp became an Arsenal player

Some of the most illustrious chapters in Arsenal’s history are entwined with Arsène Wenger’s legendary Invincibles, the squad that etched their names in football lore during the 2003/2004 season with an unbeaten run. Among the architects of that success was Dennis Bergkamp, whose adventure at Highbury began exactly 30 years ago today.

Details: It was on 20 June 1995 that the then 26-year-old striker made his move from Inter Milan to Arsenal for what was considered a modest fee for a transfer between top clubs—just £7.5 million.

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Interestingly, Bergkamp joined the Gunners before the aforementioned Wenger had even taken the helm; the team was then managed by Bruce Rioch. Bergkamp worked under the English manager for just over a year before Wenger took charge in September 1996—a move that would define an era.

The Dutchman wasted no time cementing his place in the starting lineup, where he remained a mainstay for a decade. It was at Arsenal, in 2006, that the legendary forward hung up his boots.

For the record: Dennis Bergkamp played 423 matches for Arsenal and scored 120 goals. He won three Premier League titles (1997/98, 2001/02, 2003/04) and four FA Cups (1997/98, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05) with the club.