The Dane has spent five years at Stamford Bridge so far, overseeing the club's youth development and other areas, but has announced his intention to leave when his contract expires in the summer in order to "seek a new challenge".

Arnesen, who joined Chelsea in 2005 after previously working at Tottenham, said: "It has been a privilege and an honour for me to work for such a big club with so many great people.

"After six wonderful years I have decided to seek a new challenge when my contract expires at the end of this season."

The Dane has spent five years at Stamford Bridge so far, overseeing the club's youth development and other areas, but has announced his intention to leave when his contract expires in the summer in order to "seek a new challenge".

Arnesen, who joined Chelsea in 2005 after previously working at Tottenham, said: "It has been a privilege and an honour for me to work for such a big club with so many great people.

"After six wonderful years I have decided to seek a new challenge when my contract expires at the end of this season."