Unai Emery’s first signing at Arsenal, Stephan Lichtsteiner has confirmed that he’ll leave the club this season when his contract expires at the end of June.
The seven time Serie A winner joined Emery’s side on a free transfer a year ago. However, he struggled to adapt to the pace of the Premier League, making 23 appearances in all competition despite an injury to first-choice Hector Bellerin.
The Swiss international in a post on his official Instagram page posted on emotional goodbye as he leaves north London based side after just one season.
Dear Gunners
We were close to add an important chapter to this amazing club’s history. But to be close … is unfortunately not good enough. This is hard to accept. I’m very disappointed.
It was our objective to bring Arsenal back on the highest international level and to win trophies. Both belong to this great club. I wish my teammates, my coach and his staff, all hard-working employees and all Gunner fans simply the best! I’m confident our team can complete our mission next season! I loved to be a part of this club. It was a great challenge and experience without a happy end, unfortunately. Thank you very much for your overwhelming support! It was much appreciated!
See you
Stephan
We wish Stephan all the best for the future.
