Celtic flop Freddie Ljungberg returns to Arsenal as new Under-23s boss
The Swedish star, 41, was part of Arsene Wenger's Invincible side and previously worked with the Gunners U15 and U19 sides
FREDDIE LJUNGBERG has rejoined Arsenal as the club's new Under-23 boss.
The 41-year-old former Celtic flop will officially take up his role at the start of next month.
Ljungberg, who was part of Arsene Wenger's Invincibles, has previously coached Arsenal's U15 and U19 sides.
He left the Emirates last year to become No2 at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg but, after the German club narrowly avoided relegation after coming through a play-off, will now head back to his old club.
Ljungberg told the North London outfit's official website: "I’m delighted to be returning to the club.
"Arsenal has always been a special place for me and I’m really excited at this opportunity to work with our under-23 team.
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"I look forward to working with the talented young players we have at the club.
"I know many of them well and will work hard to help them continue developing and become the best players and people they can be."
Per Mertesacker, the new academy manager at the Gunners, added: "It’s great to have Freddie back at the club.
"I look forward to working with the talented young players we have at the club.
"I know many of them well and will work hard to help them continue developing and become the best players and people they can be."
Per Mertesacker, the new academy manager at the Gunners, added: "It’s great to have Freddie back at the club.
"He brings great footballing experience and the highest possible levels of enthusiasm, energy and encouragement for our young professionals.
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"He understands the club’s values and how important it is to give young players the opportunity to grow and develop.
"When Freddie left for Wolfsburg it was with the club’s blessing and with a return to Arsenal some day in mind. Everyone knows Freddie loves the club and we look forward to him developing his career with us."
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Ljungberg made 216 appearances for Arsenal during a nine-year spell following his arrival from Halmstad in 1998.
He scored 46 goals and helped them to win the Premier League twice and FA Cup three times.