Jens Lehmann returns to Arsenal as a first team coach as he oversees first training session with Arsene Wenger
The 47-year-old is back for a third spell with the Gunners after making 200 appearances for the North London club
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JENS LEHMANN is back at Arsenal for a third spell after he was snapped during training earlier on today.
The 47-year-old had been in talks with the Gunners this week at becoming one of the first team coaches, but the news is now official.
Lehmann, a key member of the 2004 Invincibles squad is still rated highly by Arsene Wenger, and he believes his expertise and experience can be a game-changer for the club.
His first spell at Arsenal came between 2003-2008 when he was signed as a replacement for David Seaman, and he then came out of retirement in 2011 to play a solitary match against Blackpool for his beloved side.
He isn't expected to become a sole goalkeeper coach in North London, but will work with the shot-stoppers as well as the outfield members of the squad with assistant manager Steve Bould and first team coach Boro Primorac.
His appointment in the Arsenal set-up is the most significant addition to the back-room staff this summer, strengthening their club on the field, as well as off it.
Australian Darren Burgess has also been brought in ahead of the new campaign as the clubs new Director of High Performance.
Speaking to German news outlet Die Welt recently, Lehmann confirmed his return back to the club where he won one Premier League title, and one FA Cup.
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When asked about the rumours linking him with a return, he simply said: "Yes, it is true."
Lehmann, an outspoken individual with an abundance of experience could prove crucial, with the FA Cup champions getting a fiery character who won't take no nonsense from the players.
Stars such as Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck, Lucas Perez and promising youngsters such as Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah all took part in action at London Colney today.
Arsenal are poised to announce the £52million club-record signing of Alexandre Lazazette from Lyon after the striker passed a medical yesterday.
They have already acquired the services of highly-rated left-back Sead Kolasinac from Schalke on a free transfer and remain active on the hunt for new recruits.
Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez remains a key target and could reportedly move to the Emirates Stadium within the next week.
While their pursuit of Monaco ace Thomas Lemar has somewhat stalled after the Ligue 1 champions slapped a whopping £80MILLION price tag on the French international's head.