Tomas Rosicky: Arsenal great heading back to Sparta Prague in emotional return

TOMAS ROSICKY is heading back to Sparta Prague, where his career began.

The Czech playmaker is currently without a club after leaving Arsenal during the summer. A press conference has been arranged for Rosicky's transfer for this afternoon.

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The 35-year-old left Sparta 15 years ago to join Borussia Dortmund in an £18million deal, before his transfer to the Gunners in 2006.

Rosicky went on to make 247 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 28 goals.

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The midfielder was part of the Sparta team to win the Czech First League in both 1999 and 2000.

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Arsenal bid farewell to the injury-blighted midfielder on the final day of last season when he was presented with a silver cannon and a guard of honour to recognise his achievements at the club.

He has been back training with Arsenal in recent weeks in an attempt to overcome a thigh injury he picked up playing for the Czech Republic at Euro 2016.