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Mikel Arteta pays tribute to Jack Wilshere after he finally found a new club in Danish side Aarhus... and says training with Arsenal reminded his former team-mate how 'magnificent' it is to be a footballer again

Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to Jack Wilshere after he joined Danish side Aarhus, and claims the player has rediscovered the joy of playing football.

The former England midfielder had spent the season training with the Gunners on a non-contract basis before last week agreeing a deal to join top-flight Danish club Aarhus until the summer with the option to extend.

The Gunners welcomed the 30-year-old back into the fold in October, and in an interview with Sportsmail in January Wilshere admitted he had 'depressive, negative thoughts' during his six months out of the game.