Arsenal have confirmed that Steve Bould's 33-year association with the club will come to an end this summer. The double-winning defender, who spent six seasons as Arsene Wenger's number two, is to leave his role as U23s boss. Academy manager Per Mertesacker told the club's official website: "Steve has been a fantastic servant for us on and off the pitch. The 58-year-old Bould, who began his career with home-town club Stoke, made a total of 372 appearances for Arsenal. He won three league titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup, before leaving for Sunderland in July 1999.

Source: Sky sports June 22, 2021 15:22 UTC