Even the most vocal of #WengerOut advocates must have been shocked to learn that the Arsenal manager would indeed call curtains on his lengthy stint as coach this Friday.
And according to an exclusive story in the Mirror, the players - who were only apprised of the decision shortly before the official statement was released - were blown away by the news as well.
The Frenchman broke the news to his squad just before 10am on Friday morning at the club's training base in Colney.
He had been discussing a potential exit with the club for several weeks, but it managed to remain secret until Friday morning, when his players and staff were assembled to be informed of the development.