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The Switzerland defender has posted an emotional goodbye on social media
Stephan Lichtsteiner has confirmed Arsenal after just one season at the Emirates Stadium.
The 35-year-old became Unai Emery's first signing as Arsenal manager when he joined the Gunners on a free transfer from Juventus last summer, going on to make 23 appearances in all competitions.
The former Lille and Lazio defender were mainly used as a back-up, with the majority of their starts in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions.
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A season-ending injury to Hector Bellerin in January presented with Shikodran Mustafi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the pecking order, starting just two of the Gunners' final 18 games.
He was an unused substitute in the club's final match of the campaign, a 4-1 thrashing by Chelsea in the Europa League final that not only ended their hopes of silverware but also of Champions League football next season Premier League.
In a message posted on Instagram the international team thanked the fans, his team-mates and club staff while expressing their disappointment at their final Europa League defeat in Baku.
"Dear Gunners, we are close to an important chapter in this amazing club's history." This is hard to accept, "said Lichtsteiner.
"I'm very disappointed." I'm very disappointed .I am very disappointed .I wish my teammates, my coach and his staff, all hard-working employees and all Gunner fans simply the best!
"I'm in love with this team!" "It was a great challenge, and it was a great challenge. much appreciated! "
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He becomes the fourth high-profile player to confirm their departure from Arsenal this summer, with Aaron Ramsey and Danny Welbeck both with Petr Cech has retired.
Lichtsteiner began his career at Grbadhoppers Zurich in 2001 and had spells at Lille and Lazio before joining Juventus in 2011.
He would go to make more than 250 appearances for the Bianconeri winning 14 major honors, including seven successive Serie A titles.
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