Carl Jenkinson believes that Arsenal have a bright future ahead.
The defender has moved on from the club where he has spent most of his career.
However, Jenkinson is not bitter about the exit.
Instead, he has positive things to say about the club and their manager Unai Emery.
The 27-year-old has signed for Nottingham Forest in a permanent deal.
He left the following message for Gunners supporters: "This is a message that is hard to write so I'm going to keep it short. I'm leaving Arsenal in pursuit of a new challenge and a fresh start, and ultimately to play regular football again.
"I can't really put into words what it has meant to me to play for this club, but what I can say is I have truly lived my dream.
"This brings me to you, the proper Arsenal fans, as I have lived your dream too. It has been an up and down journey for me but I hope you all have seen how much it has meant to me and know that I have given it my all.
"I have played 70 games for Arsenal which if you told me I would do as a kid I would've laughed at you. I take many great memories and friendships from my time at this special football club, and it is a chapter in my life that I will cherish forever.
"I see a great future for this club under the current manager and coaching staff, and I look forward to seeing this unfold. As for now, I'll take my seat back in the stand, as a fan, with the rest of you."
