Jack Wilshere’s fall from grace shows no sign of slowing as the Arsenal midfielder made a shock move to Bournemouth on a season-long loan on Wednesday.
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“Despite reservations about his level of playing time at Roma given their already congested midfield, Wilshere was still prepared to move to Italy believing the change in scenery would benefit his career moving forward”, says the paper.
But Bournemouth were always in the mix to sign the playmaking midfielder and he was pictured arriving for a medical with Eddie Howe’s side earlier today.
Wilshere had always been seen as one of Arsenal’s and England’s bright hopes for the future, but has fallen down the pecking order for club and country after an injury-hit few years.
Since returning from his latest setback, the 24-year-old has managed only 37 minutes of football for the Gunners, and has found himself further down the pecking order at the club.
Wilshere was facing a tough assignment to secure a place in Arsene Wenger’s starting line-up amid competition from Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla, Mohamed Elnemy and Aaron Ramsey.
Jack Wilshere is confident the loan can help him rediscover his best form.
Wilshere’s absence for the start of the World Cup qualification campaign came with a warning from Allardyce, that he had simply not played enough football to warrant a place.
Serie A clubs Roma and AC Milan were competing with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth for his signature, but Wilshere ended up joining the Cherries on a one-year deal.
Wilshere made his competitive first team debut in the Premier League against Blackburn Rovers aged just 16, making him the youngest-ever Arsenal player.
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Barcelona legend Xavi spoke in support of Wilshere’s decision to go on loan. Hopefully Benik spoke positively about us, well, I’m sure he did!
