MLS
Colorado Rapids in talks with former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere
The US outfit have held talks with the former Arsenal player over the managerial position at the club.
Jack Wilshere has held talks with MLS club Colorado Rapids with a view to becoming their next head coach, report The Athletic.
The former England international has been in charge of of Arsenal’s under-18 team since July 2022, where he led the team to the 2022–23 FA Youth Cup final in his first season in the role.
The US outfit made a formal approach to Arsenal, who like Arsenal, are also owned by the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group. Last month, the Rapids parted ways with head coach Robin Fraser and approached Arsenal to speak with Wilshere, who has only been managing for over a year.
Wilshere, 31, wants to move into senior management and reportedly impressed in his interview with the Rapids. The club’s supporters are frustrated with the Kroenkes and Wilshere would have a major challenge on his hands with a side currently struggling.
The Rapids’ season
It has been a year to forget for the Rapids, who are bottom of the MLS Western Conference with a record of 5-11-16 from their 32 games so far this season.
Wilshere’s spell at Arsenal
Wilshere, a talented left-footed midfielder, made 197 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 14 goals, but his career was disrupted by injuries and he never reached the consistent levels required at the top.
He had loan spells with Bolton Wanderers and Bournemouth and joined London club West Ham United in 2018 after his contract at Arsenal expired. After a brief stint with Danish side AGF, he retired at the age of 30 in July 2022.