Jack Wilshere has released a statement confirming that he would be leaving Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of June. His departure brings to an end a 17 year association with the club having being signed as nine year old in 2001.
His time at the club has been plagued by injuries, which has affected his ability to reproduce the early form that endeared him to the club's fans and other football lovers when he made his full debut as a 16 year old.
In spite of his largely injury free season for Arsenal which earned him a new contract on reduced terms; one he indicated he was willing to sign, the club's new manager Unai Emery wasn't enamoured by what he could offer, and ultimately decided to cut him loose, having been made known that he wasn't part of his plans following discussions with the Spaniard, which was the basis of Jack Wilshere's decision to leave.
During his time at the club, he made a total of 197 appearances in all competitions and won four trophies at the club, (two FA Cups and two Community shields).
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