Arsene Wenger says he has been left "hurt" by the Arsenal fans' actions over the past few seasons as he hinted the supporters played a factor in his decision to leave.
The Gunners boss was speaking following his side's 4-1 win over West Ham - the first game he managed since making his announcement on Friday.
The Frenchman revealed he would leave the north Londoners at the end of the season, ending a 22-year reign at the club.
Speaking about the role the fans played in his decision to leave, Wenger said: "I personally feel this club is respected all over the world much more than in England.
"Our fans did not give the image of unity I want at the club all over the world. That was hurtful.
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"I feel the club is respected and overall the image we gave from our club is not what it is and not what I like."
Wenger added: "I'm not resentful of the fans. I do not want to make stupid headlines. I just feel if my personality is in the way of what I think our club is, that is more important to me.
