Arsenal can confirm that Freddie Ljungberg has signed for West Ham United for an undisclosed fee.
Freddie (30) 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 for 40 years to score in consecutive FA Cup Finals by netting against Liverpool in 2001 and then Chelsea the following year.
Freddie was named Premiership Player of the Season in 2002 — a campaign in which he scored 17 goals from midfield, helping Arsenal to win the ‘double’.
Comfortable on either wing (although he played predominantly on the right), Freddie also played centrally, supporting the front line. Throughout his Arsenal career, Freddie was a major part of the Sweden national squad and is currently captain of his country.
On Freddie’s departure, 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.”
Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Freddie for his fantastic contribution to the Club and wish him the best of luck during his time with West Ham United.
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