David Seaman wants to return to Highbury to become Arsenal's goalkeeping coach.
The former England keeper announced his retirement on Tuesday after deciding the shoulder injury he picked up against Portsmouth last Saturday was going to take too long to heal.
It was not the way he wanted to end an illustrious 23-year career in club football that saw him collect eight major medals with Arsenal and 75 England caps.
But Seaman has no intention of quitting the game entirely and once he is fully recovered from his current ailment has set his sights on rejoining the Gunners.
"I would love to be the Arsenal goalkeeping coach," the 40-year-old told the BBC. "I know that offer may never come and sometimes it is a case of taking an opportunity when it is there.
"I worked with Bob Wilson for 15 years and that was great for me. I wouldn't want to walk away with all the experience I have gained without passing it on to anybody else.
"But first of all I want to make sure my shoulder is right and then we will see what sorts of offers come in."
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