18 years ago today, this Dutch master signed for Arsenal

Undoubtedly the best bit of business Bruce Rioch ever made was to bring Dennis Bergkamp to England.

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ARRIVING FROM INTER Milan, Dennis Bergkamp joined Arsenal for £7.5million on June 20 1995.

423 appearances and 120 goals later, the Dutchman has been voted the club’s second greatest player of all-time, behind Thierry Henry, after producing countless pieces of magic.

Here are three for you to enjoy:

Leicester v Arsenal – 1997

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Arsenal v Juventus – 2001

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Newcastle v Arsenal – 2002

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