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.

Kieran Quailekquaile90Update: Oct 12th, 2023 14:04 EDT

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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.

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Jack Wilshere applauds Arsenal fans. ANDREW COULDRIDGEREUTERS

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