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'It was difficult... it was a sad time to leave'

From joining the academy aged nine to winning the Emirates FA Cup at Wembley, Jack Wilshere always loved playing for us.

Speaking exclusively to our 'In Lockdown' podcast, our former England international revealed he had been offered a new deal before he ended up leaving the club.

"I felt like it went on forever because the discussions probably started in February and then we got to a point where I was going to sign it," Wilshere said. "I wanted to stay at the club, I love the club, I knew everyone at the club, I felt like it was my family and then Arsene left so that dragged on.