Jack Wilshere is leaving his role as Under-18s head coach at Arsenal to join Norwich City as a first-team coach. Wilshere, who rejoined Arsenal in July 2022, led the Under-18s team to the FA Youth Cup Final in his first full season in charge. As a former Arsenal midfielder who developed through the club’s academy, Wilshere has been an influential figure for young players at a crucial stage in their careers.
Per Mertesacker, Arsenal’s Academy Manager, praised Wilshere’s development as a coach over the past two seasons, highlighting his positive impact on the club’s young players. Wilshere’s role as a role model both on and off the pitch has been crucial in shaping the future of the academy players. While Arsenal is sad to see Wilshere leave, they are proud to have played a part in his development as a young coach. Wilshere expressed his gratitude to Arsenal for their support during his time as Under-18s head coach and emphasized his special bond with the players and staff at the club.
Wilshere expressed his deep connection to Arsenal and the club’s importance to him, but stated that the opportunity to join Norwich City as a first-team coach was the right step in his coaching career. He praised the work done collectively at Arsenal over the last two-and-a-half years and is confident that the academy players and the club have a bright future ahead. Wilshere thanked everyone at Arsenal for their support and understanding in his decision, emphasizing that this is a ‘see you again’ rather than a ‘goodbye.’
Arsenal will be making an announcement regarding the appointment of a new Under-18s head coach in the near future. Wilshere’s departure marks a new chapter in his coaching career, as he transitions to a role with Norwich City’s first team. His time at Arsenal has been filled with success and growth, and he leaves behind a legacy of mentorship and development for the young players he worked with. The club wishes him well in his new role and looks forward to seeing the continued progress of the academy players he helped shape.
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