Jack Wilshere confirmed his retirement from professional football on Friday.
The 30-year-old played 197 times for Arsenal after making his senior debut in 2008, scoring 14 times.
Following his departure from his boyhood club, Wilshere went onto feature for West Ham and AFC Bournemouth, before most recently playing for Danish club AGF.
However, after a career plagued with injuries, the former midfielder has now hung up his boots.
Speaking on Twitter on Friday, he said: “Today I am announcing my retirement from playing professional football.
“It has been an unbelievable journey filled with so many incredible moments and I feel privileged to have experienced all that I did during my career. From being the little boy kicking a ball around in the garden to captaining my beloved Arsenal and playing for my country at a World Cup. I have lived my dream.”
Here are today’s rumours...
1. Aston Villa set to sign second Sevilla star
Aston Villa are reportedly set to snap up Sevilla defender Ludwig Augustinsson on a loan deal with an option to buy. The 28-year-old only started nine matches in La Liga last season. (Fabrizio Romano)
2. Man United offered free agent goalkeeper
Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign free agent goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha as a replacement for Dean Henderson. The former Lazio man had previously been in talks with Fulham and Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
3. Magpies submit €25m bid for Champions League winner
Newcastle United have reportedly made a €25 million bid for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio. It is believed that the La Liga giants will not offer him a new contract, with his current deal expiring next summer. (Fichajes)
4. Chelsea agree £50m deal for England international
Chelsea have reportedly finally agreed a £50 million deal to bring Manchester City's Raheem Sterling to Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old is now set for a medical before he joins his new teammates on their pre-season tour in the US. (Evening Standard)