Arsenal confirm Ljungberg exit

Arsenal have confirmed that Freddie Ljungberg has completed his transfer to West Ham United for an undisclosed fee.

The Swedish international signed for Arsenal from Swedish side Halmstads in September 1998 and his Arsenal career was littered with honours and accolades, winning two Premiership titles, three FA Cups and one Community Shield, Freddie became the first player in 40 years to score in consecutive FA Cup Finals by netting against Liverpool in 2001 and then Chelsea the following year.

Freddie was also named Premiership Player of the Season in 2002, and indeed the highlight of his Arsenal career, where he scored 17 goals from midfield earning the Gunners the 'Double'.

Manager Arsène Wenger said: "Freddie's contribution to Arsenal Football Club was absolutely outstanding.

"His performances over the past nine seasons have been a major part of the Club's successes during this time, especially in our 2002 'double' year when he scored and created so many goals from midfield.

"Freddie is a winner and always gave absolutely everything when he played for this Club.

"He is an intelligent player and always combined this well with his fantastic fighting spirit. We thank Freddie for his contribution and wish him well for the future."

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