Arsenal can confirm that under-18 manager Jack Wilshere has left the club to take up the role of first-team coach at Championship side Norwich City.
Arsenal Confirmed to be a manager under 18 years of age Jack Wilshere He left the club to take over as first team coach. norwich city.
The former Gunners midfielder took charge of Hale End in 2022 following his early retirement as a player. At only 30 years old he made the decision of his career After a series of injuries.
Under Wilshere, Arsenal reached the final of the 2022-23 FA Youth Cup, losing 5-1 to London rivals West Ham United, and helped oversee the development of current first-team stars. Ethan Navaneri AND Miles Lewis-Skelley.
However, earlier this month it was reported that the 32-year-old would be leaving the Emirates to join Norwich's coaching staff and on Wednesday morning the Gunners confirmed he had joined the Canaries.
Wilshere paid heartfelt tribute to his boyhood club and suggested he could return to Arsenal in the future. Club website: “I have enjoyed every minute of my time as Juvenil A coach and I want to thank Edu. [Mertesacker]Michael, my academy colleagues and everyone at the club for their fantastic support during my time in charge.
“As everyone knows, Arsenal will always be part of who I am and the club means a lot to me. However, this opportunity has come at the right time to further my coaching career in a first team environment.
Wilshere seals Arsenal meeting in Norwich
Thanks for everything, Jack ❤️
Jack Wilshere has stepped down as head coach of their under-18 team to join Norwich City as first-team coach.
Everyone at the club wishes him the best as he continues his training career.
– Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) October 23, 2024
“I have an incredibly special bond with the players and staff at Arsenal and I am very proud of the work we have done together over the last two and a half years. It was a privilege to be involved. The growth and progress of such a special group and I am excited for the future of the academy and club players and know that the team I work with will continue to improve. And it has the potential to achieve great things.
“I would like to thank everyone at Arsenal Football Club for their support and understanding in my decision and I wish everyone at the club the best for the future. “This club will always be close to my heart and for me this is more than just 'goodbye'.”
Wilshere will be part Johannes ThorupThe Carrow Road backroom team and a former colleague of 32 years… Pencil buttons – He was instrumental in attracting the former Arsenal player to Norwich.
Knapper was signed by Arsenal as their loan manager during Wilshere's playing days at Norwich, with the Canaries boss hailing the 32-year-old as one of England's “most exciting” young managers.
“We are delighted to welcome Jack to Norwich City. “He certainly looks familiar to me and his personality, knowledge and experience will be tremendous assets for us,” Knopper said. canary.co.uk.
“It has developed enormously over the last two years and we believe this is an exciting next step for both parties. His passion for coaching and football is immense and he has a natural ability to connect with people.
Wilshere: “It's the right time to leave Arsenal”
We are delighted to announce that Jack Wilshere has joined the club from Arsenal as our new first team coach 🤝
Welcome, Jack 🔰
—Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) October 23, 2024
“Along with your desire to inspire and develop yourself and those around you, these are key attributes we hope to utilize. In our opinion, he is one of the brightest and most exciting young coaches in the country. We can't wait. Start our journey with him and go to work.”
Finally, Wilshere expressed his delight at a new opportunity in the Championship: “I am delighted to be joining Norwich City. This is a fantastic opportunity at an impressive club and one that came at the right time. Advance my coaching career in a first team environment.
“When I met Ben and Johannes, I was very impressed with their vision and their plans for the club. I've heard a lot about the atmosphere at the club and how the training center facilities are first class.
“I feel like I learned a lot during my training with Arsenal and I will be forever grateful for that experience. Now I really want to work with the coaches and players. .”
Wilshere finished seventh with the Canary Islands alongside Norwich City championship tableHis first game as manager will be at Middlesbrough on Sunday, picking up 17 points from the first 11 games of the new season.
The former England international played 198 times for Arsenal during his career, scoring 14 goals and winning two FA Cups.
