Former Arsenal player and current Arsenal Under-18s manager Jack Wilshere is set to join Norwich as their first-team coach. The 32-year-old is expected to finalize the move to Carrow Road in the coming days, with the announcement likely to be made after Norwich’s match against Stoke City on Saturday. Wilshere will be replacing Narcis Pelach, who recently left Norwich to join Stoke City as their head coach. The Canaries see Wilshere as a long-term appointment and compensation is not expected to be an issue. Wilshere retired from playing in 2022 at the age of 30 and has been coaching Arsenal’s Under-18s since then. He knows Norwich’s sporting director Ben Knapper from their time together at Arsenal.
Jack Wilshere had a successful playing career, making 197 appearances for Arsenal and scoring 14 goals. He also won two FA Cups during his time with the Gunners. Wilshere also had stints at Bournemouth, West Ham, and Aarhus in Denmark before retiring. The former England midfielder earned 34 caps for his national team and has now transitioned into coaching with Arsenal’s youth teams. Wilshere’s experience as a player at the highest level will bring valuable knowledge and expertise to Norwich’s coaching staff as they look to continue their push for promotion in the Championship.
Norwich, currently sitting in seventh place in the Championship, have made several key appointments this season including manager Johannes Thorup. Wilshere’s arrival at Carrow Road is seen as a significant addition to the coaching staff as they aim to push for promotion to the Premier League. Wilshere’s relationship with Norwich’s sporting director Ben Knapper, who he worked with during his time at Arsenal, is expected to help smooth the transition into his new role with the Canaries. The move to Norwich represents a new chapter in Wilshere’s coaching career and offers him the opportunity to make a significant impact at a higher level of football.
As Wilshere prepares to take on the role of first-team coach at Norwich, he will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from his playing days to the training ground and matchday preparations. His understanding of the game and ability to work with young players will be valuable assets to Norwich as they aim to achieve their goal of promotion to the Premier League. Wilshere’s appointment reflects the ambition of the Canaries to continue building a strong coaching team that can support the development of the team on and off the pitch. With Wilshere set to join Norwich in the coming days, fans will be eager to see how his guidance and expertise can help the team achieve success in the Championship and beyond.
