Former Arsenal midfielder and assistant coach, Freddie Ljungberg announced his exit from the London club.
The former Swedish international disclosed this in a post on Twitter, noting that he was moving on to improve his managerial experience.
Reports however said he has no new job already lined up.
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”, he added.
Arsenal also announced his departure.
” Freddie Ljungberg is leaving the club to pursue new opportunities in the coming season”, Arsenal said.
In some other tweets, the club dredged out memories of Ljungberg’s times with Arsenal as a player and coach.