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Arsenal confirm highly-rated Kevin Betsy as new U23s boss... with former England U18s coach replacing club legend Steve Bould who was SACKED in June after 33 years in north London

Arsenal have announced Kevin Betsy as the new head coach of the club's U23 side.

The Gunners have been on the lookout for a replacement for previous incumbent Steve Bould, who was sacked by the club in June following 33 years in various roles in north London.

Sportsmail revealed in June that England U18s boss Betsy had been identified as the prime candidate to replace Bould, and that has now come to fruition with the 43-year-old signing a deal with the club.

Arsenal have announced Kevin Betsy as the new head coach of the club's U23 side
The England U18s boss replaces previous incumbent Steve Bould (second from right) in the role

Betsy told the club's official website: 'It's an honour and privilege to be joining Arsenal as Under-23s head coach.