Parma bound Spaniard leaves after five influential years under ArtetaPhoto by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesCarlos Cuesta has confirmed his departure from Arsenal, ending a five-year spell as one of

Mikel Arteta backed at Arsenal as Cuesta Carlos exit confirmed in emotional statement: 'Best is yet to come' - Arteta’s assistant leaving to take over as Parma head coach in major blow

In a perfect world, coaching changes happen when planned, with smooth transitions, but football doesn’t often work like that