Francis Cagigao has announced his Arsenal departure.
It was revealed last month that the scout, who helped unearth the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Gabriel Martinelli and Hector Bellerin, was expected to be among the redundancy casualties.
And following the required 30-day consultation period on these proposals, Cagigao has officially departed the north London outfit after over two decades of service.
His final act was to pen an emotional farewell letter and predict a bright future for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta.
"Today is my last day after 24 years + at The Arsenal," he wrote. "The Club I started at as a youth player also, back in the late 80s.
"Everything in life has a start and an end. This is no different. Now I will look to the future but never forgot the values instilled in me.
"People like Arsene, Pat Rice, David Dein, Steve Rowley, Don Howe, Stewert Houston, Ken Friar, Terry Murphy, Terry Burton, David Miles, many top top scouts both International and uk, at senior and academy level all these years ( thank you guys you are the best) and loyal hardworking colleagues over these years plus a lot of staff in the background.
"l thank you all for your courtesy, warmth and professionalism all these years. I truly respect you all.
"Also to the fans, the Clubs heartbeat, a lot of those who have sent out messages to me these past few weeks, I wish you all the best.
"The Club has a very good head coach and are not far from building a winning team, a lot of good groundwork has been laid.
"Wherever the future takes me from Tomorrow onwards I will never forget my time at the Club and feel privileged to have played my part.
"Stay safe. My best regards to you all. Salud y suerte a todos.
"Fran.
"Francis Cagigao."
