ARSENAL academy stalwart Kido Taylor-Hart has confirmed he is leaving the club.
The 21-year-old forward has been with the Gunners for 13 years.
But he has decided to look for first-team opportunities elsewhere.
Taylor-Hart wrote an emotional social media post after ending his association with Arsenal.
He posted a picture of himself wearing an Gunners top as a kid with the message: “First I’d like to thank all the staff, coaches, fans and players at arsenal that have shown me love and helped me in my 13 years at this Amazing Club I appreciate it more than I can explain.
“The club has quite literally seen me grow up and go from a boy to a man.
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“Saying that it’s time to move on and I’m excited for what the future of my career holds.”
Taylor-Hart is currently on loan with National League Bromley, who recently secured promotion to League Two.
He joined the Gunners aged seven and was a highly-rated prospect.
But despite opportunities training with the first-team he has not kicked on and will look to rebuild at a lower level.
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The England youth international is a trickster with bags of potential and regular football could unlock it and see him climb the pyramid.
With a goal and assist in nine National League appearances, Bromley may offer him a deal after reaching the Football League.
His former club are embroiled in a thrilling title race with Manchester City.
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City are one point behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and can fire themselves into pole position with a victory over the Gunners’ North London rivals.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk