Freddie Ljungberg has stated that while it was "a bit full on" taking over as Arsenal's interim head coach, it has been "a great experience", and one he was honoured to be offered.
The former Arsenal star has been in charge for three weeks since Unai Emery was dismissed by the Gunners hierarchy.
In that time, results have not improved, with just one win against West Ham in five games, including defeats against Brighton and Manchester City.
Ljungberg has one final game as interim boss following Mikel Arteta's appointment: the trip to face Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.
And despite the difficult circumstances of his stewardship, Ljungberg stated that he is looking forward to working with Arteta after "amazing" support from the fans.
"[The last year has] been a bit full-on," Ljungberg told the club's official website.
"I've learned a lot and if a year's eventful, hopefully that's a positive thing.
"It's been a great experience. I've been extremely honoured to be the interim manager for this great, great club. Of course, everybody knows, it's been difficult circumstances, confidence has been low.
"Unfortunately we've had many injuries, but that's life. For me, the main job has just been trying to steady the ship and help as much as I possibly can.
"I feel honoured to have been able to do that. I've learned so much and I'm looking forward to meeting Mikel, and talking to him, talking about football. I think we can get this club back to where it belongs. It's been a great, great honour again.
"[What's it like to hear your song again from the terraces?] It's been amazing. The support that I've got, and the team, it's been great. Of course, to hear that song is a bit emotional obviously and they sing it so loudly, it's been special.
"Even though we know City and Liverpool are in a different league, at home we had a young side on the pitch in the end and the fans stood up and sang, the whole stadium. I felt that showed. That's the Arsenal I know. I was very, very proud to stand with them.
"Of course. I'm looking forward to [working with Arteta] a lot. Of course it's going to be a difficult one tomorrow [against Everton] because everybody knows he's taking over the team and the club. I just hope the players will still try to be motivated and go for it.
"With me and him, I'm really looking forward to sitting down and discussing things. I met him before, I have the deepest respect for him and his football knowledge. Together, I think we can do this very, very well."
