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John McDougall

Ex-Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers and West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere's first words after Aarhus move

Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Danish side Aarhus on a deal until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old has joined the Danish team with a view to his time at the club being extended after his initial stint.

Wilshere joined Wanderers on loan from Arsenal at the end of January 2010 for the second half of the 2009/10 season.

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The midfielder was a hit at Wanderers, playing a total of 14 games and scoring once in a victory over West Ham United.

The 30-year-old has also spent time at West Ham United and Bournemouth, but has been a free agent since last summer, and has recently been training with old club Arsenal to build up his fitness.

The midfielder is looking forward to his time in Denmark and is grateful for the opportunity he has been granted as he aims for game time and revitalise his career again.

Wilshere told the club website: "Since I started training with Arsenal, I have never hidden that it was to be ready for 2022 and for a new club. It has now succeeded and it will be an exciting new challenge for me.

"I am at a point in my career where I need to get started again after a difficult period, and that opportunity AGF has offered me.

"I am very grateful for that and I will do everything I can to help the team move forward.

"I have been looking for an air change and a fresh start in a new framework, and I am very much looking forward to contributing to the team.

"It's clear that I lack a bit of combat training, but I'm in really good physical shape and fit, so now it's about me to get well into the squad and see if I can earn playing time for the club and contribute to , that we can get some points on the account."

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