Former Premier League star who played for 18 clubs reveals he has returned to Arsenal as part of academy coaching staff

A former Premier League star has revealed that he is returning to Arsenal as part of the club's academy coaching staff.

During a varied career the player, who is now 37 years old, has represented 18 different clubs.

The player was previously at Arsenal's academy himself as a youngster.

He spent time in the Gunners' youth setup between 1998 and 2001.

A former international, the star expressed his delight at returning to the Gunners. 

Former Turkey forward Colin Kazim-Richards is taking up the job with the Arsenal academy. 

Kazim-Richards wrote on X: 'I am pleased to announce that I am officially part of the Arsenal academy coaching team.

'It is an honour to be part of a club so renowned for its commitment to excellence and development.'

Kazim-Richards played in the Premier League for Sheffield United during the 2006-07 season.

He also featured in the Championship for Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackburn Rovers and Derby County.

Other clubs that Kazim-Richards has played for include Fenerbahce, Olympiacos, Feyenoord and Celtic.

He most recently played for Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk, who he left in 2023.