Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta, whose contract at the club expires in the summer, has said he knows what he will do at the end of the season -- but will not reveal his plans yet.
Arteta, who was on the bench for the final game of the season at home to Aston Villa, is tipped to move into coaching, with Pep Guardiola reported to be interested in bringing him to Manchester City.
In his column in matchday programme on Sunday, Arteta wrote: "Planning these notes was quite emotional for me because this will be the last time I address you as an Arsenal player.
"I have a few options open and I have a very clear idea of what I want to do, but I won't get into that now. What I will say is that I'm excited about the future. I've been preparing myself for that.
"What's clear is that I love the game and I cannot live without football and my family -- the most important thing in my life."
Arteta has been working towards gaining his coaching badges at Arsenal, and Arsene Wenger has not ruled out offering him a job if there is a suitable position available in the summer.
The Spaniard paid tribute to Wenger, who has been under increasing pressure this season, writing: "I've always had a very good relationship with Arsene Wenger.
"We've been through difficult moments, but what I will take from him more than anything is the way he's managed the club -- the way he handles the pressure and prioritises the principles, ambitions and restrictions of the club in front of his own commitment, ego and what people are expecting.
"He has the whole picture. Even with massive pressure, he's not guided by it. He's guided by his feelings and what he thinks for the club."
Spanish midfielder Arteta joined Arsenal from Everton in 2011, but has struggled with injuries in the last two seasons.
He leaves the Emirates Stadium having won two FA Cups, but acknowledged that a club like Arsenal should be winning more.
"Our ambition this season was to win the Premier League and we're so disappointed that we came short with that aim, because it's not good enough for this club," he wrote.
"But I'll always be proud that I was able to help give the fans some trophies, which they had been waiting for a long time.
"Winning two FA Cups in a row was special but for me, it's not enough for a club like this. It shouldn't be the ambition. Hopefully the new generation will take this club on and will become fantastic leaders and heroes here."