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Ljungberg leaves Arsenal to pursue management ambition away from Arteta’s side

Freddie Ljungberg has left his role as Mikel Arteta’s assistant at Arsenal, with the Swede eager to find a managerial position of his own.

The Swede got a taste for life in a top job after being handed the Gunners’ reins in the wake of Unai Emery’s dismissal at Emirates Stadium in November 2019.

His appointment then was on a caretaker basis, with Arteta eventually appointed on a permanent deal.

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Ljungberg’s services were retained, given the strong ties he boasts to Arsenal from his playing days.

He had previously spent time working in the club’s academy system, with a seamless step up made into the senior coaching fold.