Jack Wilshere reveals he has left Danish club AGF after less than five months

Jack Wilshere has left Danish club AGF after less than five months, admitting that it was ‘mutually agreed’ he would move on this summer and search for a new side. 

Midfielder Wilshere, 30, joined the Danish Superliga outfit in February after enduring a career hit by several injury problems, but played just 14 league games.

He had been released by Bournemouth in 2021 at the end of his short-term contract, and went on to train with his former club Arsenal, as well as Como in Italy.

Jack Wilshere revealed he has left Danish club AGF after a spell lasting less than five months

However, he is once again a free agent, and has penned a post to explain his exit. 

Writing on Instagram, Wilshere said: ‘My time at @agffodbold has come to an end. Myself and the club have mutually agreed it’s best for me to move on. 

‘I would like to thank everybody at AGF for the support and confidence they gave me from day 1.

Former Arsenal midfielder Wilshere joined the club in February, but his game time was limited

‘The club showed trust in me that not many others were willing to give. Although results were hard to come by the fans support of me and the team was unbelievable.

‘Thank you guys for welcoming me into your club and city. I wish you all the best in the future. Personally I am considering all of my options.’

AGF also released a statement of their own, saying: ‘AGF and Jack Wilshere have agreed not to extend the partnership.

‘In the spring, AGF benefited from Jack Wilshere’s great footballing and human qualities on a deal that expired at the end of June.

The 30-year-old star has endured a career plagued by injuries, and is once again a free agent

Wilshere has trained at Arsenal previously, and has reportedly spoken to them about coaching

‘There has subsequently been a dialogue on continuing the cooperation, but after careful consideration, the parties have jointly come to the conclusion that the agreement will not be extended.’

Sporting director at the club, Stig Inge Bjornebye, added: ‘We all want to thank Jack for the time he has been in AGF. It has been a great pleasure to work with him and experience him share his experiences from a very nice and special career.’

It is not clear whether former England international Wilshere will continue his career.

According to various reports, Arsenal have held talks with their former academy graduate as they look to fill their coaching positions for their Under-23s and U18s.