Bould has been promoted to take over from Pat Rice, who retired this summer.
“It is more than excitement, it is an absolute privilege and an honour”, Bould told Arsenal’s official site.
“I know I have some big boots to fill with Pat having spent 44 years at the club and that is going to be the hard part.
“Pat has wished me all the best. I have not spoken to him too much about the job. I want to try and do it my way, whichever way that is. I will be learning on the job a little bit but myself and Neil Banfield (Arsenal’s new first team coach, ed.) are more than excited.”
