The 29-year-old midfielder has been without a club since leaving Bournemouth, but Mikel Arteta is prepared to help a former team-mate out
Arsenal have confirmed that Jack Wilshere has been training with the club as he prepares for the next step in his stalled career.
The 29-year-old, once tipped for superstardom after breaking out from the Gunners’ youth ranks, has been without a club since leaving Bournemouth at the end of last season.
A lengthy injury history has contributed to his situation, but the one-time England regular has been keen to show prospective clubs that he is operating at full fitness.
With Wilshere very much in the market for a new club, the Gunners have allowed their former charge to work on his fitness as he plans his next move.
Manager Mikel Arteta said:
“What you should believe is that we want to help Jack prepare for his next stage, physically, mentally.
“He wants to do his coaching badges again and we are prepared to fulfil all the needs that he wants. That is basically the idea and it is no further than that.
“I am very happy to have him back. We had a conversation with Jack and understand the needs that he has, the period that he is going through and I think everyone at the club agreed it was the right moment to help him.
“We sat down with him and we listened to what he wanted to do and what stage he is and we are prepared to do anything we can to help him.
“He is going to be training sometimes with us, he is going to be around the place, he is going to be continuing his coaching badges that he is very interested in, try to get him fit, try to get his experiences across to our players, our young players, our academy and I think it is great influence to have around.”
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