Arsenal set for coaching restructure with new roles for Ljungberg & Bould

The Swede will leave his role as Under-23s coach to join Unai Emery's first-team staff, with the former centre-back taking over from the 42-year-old
Freddie Ljungberg and Steve Bould will both take on new roles at Arsenal this summer as part of a reshuffle to the club’s coaching staff.

Ljungberg only returned to the Emirates Stadium last summer following a spell in Germany as Andries Jonker’s assistant at Wolfsburg.

The Swede took over as Under-23s coach and guided his team to an impressive second-placed finish in Premier League 2, ending the season just four points behind champions Everton.

The switch is part of a wider restructuring at the club aimed at realigning staff with key skills and objectives.

As part of that, Bould - who spent last season as one of Emery's assistants - will also take on a new role at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The club stalwart was one of the few members of Arsene Wenger’s coaching staff who remained at the club following the Frenchman’s departure last summer.