Arsenal confirm they have appointed Freddie Ljungberg as head coach of the u23s, in a major overhaul of Hale End Academy. The 41-year-old was previously in charge of the u15s and u19 UEFA Youth League side before joining Vfl Wolfsburg to become assistant to manager Andries Jonker.
His return to the Gunners follows Marcel Lucassen’s arrival as Head of Coach and Player development and Lee Herron as Head of Academy Football Operations. Per Mertesacker is also the new Head of Academy, replacing Luke Hobbs who took temporary charge after Jonker’s departure.
Ljungberg became an Arsenal legend in his playing career, making over 300 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups.