Per Mertesacker to leave role as Arsenal academy chief
Former Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker has announced he will step down as Head of Arsenal’s Academy at the end of the season. Mertesacker expressed gratitude to the club, describing Arsenal as a very special place for him. He has played a key role in developing young talent and strengthening the club’s youth pipeline. The club has not yet named a replacement for his position.
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- Per Mertesacker will step down as Head of Arsenal’s Academy at the end of the season.
- He described Arsenal as a very special club and thanked them for their trust in him.
- Mertesacker joined Arsenal in 2011, made over 170 Premier League appearances, and won multiple trophies.
- After retiring in 2018, he joined the coaching staff and later became Head of the Academy.
- The club has not yet announced who will replace Mertesacker in the academy role.
