Freddie Ljungberg breaks silence after exit from Mikel Arteta's back room staff

Following his departure from the back room staff of Mikel Arteta at Arteta, Freddie Ljungberg has decided to express gratitude to the club and fans in a thankful post.

He wrote:

"I have decided to leave my first team assistant coaching role at @Arsenal to progress my management experience. I have been involved with this club on and off since 1998 and am grateful for all the opportunities they have given me both as a player and as a coach.

"I wish Mikel and all the team every success for the season ahead. Thanks also to the fans for their constant support and for always being by my side. I hope we will all meet again soon."