Francis Cagigao makes Arsenal prediction as legendary scout pens farewell letter

Arsenal’s legendary head scout Francis Cagigao has written an emotional farewell letter to the club.

The talent spotter, responsible for unearthing the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Hector Bellerin and Gabriel Martinelli, was one of the casualties as Arsenal made a string of redundancies last month.

Following the 30-day consultation period required on proposals, Cagigao has now officially departed the club where he spent over two decades.

His exit, along with other senior scouting figures, marks a significant shift in Arsenal’s recruitment strategy, which has also seen head of football Raul Sanllehi depart.

But Cagigao has predicted a bright future with a “very good head coach”, Mikel Arteta” who he believes is close to creating a winning team.

“Today is my last day after 24 years + at The Arsenal,” Cagigao wrote (via Football.London ). “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.”