“He recognized a legend”- Fans show respect as tennis star Carlos Alcaraz DONS retro Arsenal Dennis Bergkamp kit

Carlos Alcaraz had a successful campaign last season as he became the Wimbledon champion. Often known as a Real Madrid fan Alcaraz was seen wearing a retro Arsenal jersey while playing football with his friends.

The retro kit that Alcaraz was repping also paid a hearty tribute to the legend Dennis Bergkamp, who will always have a special place in the hearts of the Gunners. His formidable partnership with Thierry Henry haunted the defenders of their era. Alcaraz is one of many football fans among Tennis players. Other players include Nick Kyrgios and Emma Raducanu, who support Tottenham Hotspur.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, are avid Madridistas and are often invited to the club’s matches and events. Recently, Alcaraz even recreated Jude Bellingham‘s celebration after beating Bayern Munich fan Alexander Zverev in straight sets. Bellingham positively replied to the 20 year old showcasing his close ties with the club and players. Even Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo recently attended his Madrid Open match against Grigor Dimitrov. 

With Alcaraz now donning an Arsenal kit, fans on social media have gone into a frenzy discussing his appreciation and support for the London club. Fans were eventually left guessing if he also preferred to play up front like Bergkamp as he was captured showcasing his football skills.

Twitter reacts to Carlos Alcaraz wearing a Retro Arsenal Kit

The pictures showcase the grand slam winner in the Arsenal kit. With an open title race, the pictures were going to cause social media outbreaks. Arsenal fans quickly recognized his tribute and respected him for his choice, while rival fans criticized him for having another favorite club besides Los Blancos.

Here are some of the reactions:

Alcaraz majorly came to the limelight in 2023 after his nail-biting encounter with Novak Djokovic, who also shares a close relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, which ended up with him winning his first Wimbledon title. His style of play is said to be like his country’s legend, Nadal, and he is known for his perseverance. Arsenal will gladly gain another Spanish supporter, much like their manager, symbolizing the club’s popularity.

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