Per Mertesacker will step down from his position as Arsenal Academy head coach at the end of the season, bringing end to an eight-year reign.
In an official statement released by the club, Per said; “Arsenal is and will always be a very special club to me, so this was a difficult decision.
I am very thankful for the trust the club put in me when transitioning from a first-team player directly into the role as Head of Academy. Now it is time for me to move on and explore something new and push myself even further.
“I remain focused on finishing the season strongly, continuing to nurture and develop our young talent and support a seamless transition until my very last day with the club.”