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 Freddies departure, Arsène Wenger said: Freddies contribution
to Arsenal Football Club was absolutely outstanding. His
performances over the past nine seasons have been a major part of
the Clubs 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.
That goes off for our number
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