Santi Cazorla's two word message to Jack Wilshere as he speaks on his Arsenal exit
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Arsenal big farewell to a long-standing servant of the club earlier this season in Jack Wilshere.
Having played for the club and then returned as a coach, Wilshere has now left north London to take up a more senior role at Championship side Norwich City.
During his time at Arsenal, Wilshere had been working in the club’s academy to help nurture the next generation of players through their system.
The midfielder was able to play alongside some real legends of the game at Arsenal with Wilshere hailing Cesc Fabregas as one of the best.
But it is midfield maestro Santi Cazorla who has taken to social media to share his thoughts on Wilshere’s Arsenal exit.
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Santi Cazorla’s two-word message on Jack Wilshere’s exit
The former Arsenal midfielder had remained relatively quiet on his departure up until now with a heartfelt message posted on Instagram.
‘Football is crazy. Things can change quick and I haven't had the chance to Thank everyone @officialarsenalacademy for the last 2 years,’ he said.
‘Everyone knows @arsenal is my club and leaving is never easy, especially when you care so much about the club, the staff and most importantly the players. When I retired from football I took the step into coaching, AFC gave me the opportunity to take my first role as a head coach, I learnt so much!’
‘Arsenal remains in my blood and I will be watching every game as a fan I hope we see some more young players from the Academy taking that step to the first team! @adam_birchall good luck my friend! Until we meet again.’
The message is one which will have gone down well with the Arsenal fans who will surely be wishing Wilshere the best in his new role.
And one former Arsenal midfielder shared his congratulations with Cazorla responding: ‘Super Jack’.
The pair played together around a decade ago at the Emirates with Wilshere recently defending Arsene Wenger against Jamie Carragher’s criticism.
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The 32-year-old had held the role at London Colney for over two years where he took care of the U18s side.
And there was one player who the former Gunner loved to watch in action with Wilshere praising Chido Martin-Obi.
"He was unbelievable again, and I'm proud of the whole club with him, the coaches at Hale End, and everyone,” Wilshere said back in April.
However, fast forward to this summer and the striker left Arsenal at the end of his contract to join Manchester United.
And now the Red Devils want another of Wilshere’s former youngsters with Man United eyeing Arsenal’s Max Dowell next.
