West Ham has announced the signing of Jack Wilshere on a three-year contract after the England midfielder was released by Arsenal.

The 26-year old England international revealed that it feels special to join the Premier League side, who is supported as a boy.  “It feels good, it feels special,” said Wilshere, whose father and brother are also lifelong Hammers. “Many people know that I’ve had a special bond with this Club growing up.

“People will have seen the picture of me in a West Ham shirt and I’ve got good memories of my childhood supporting West Ham, watching them at Upton Park. It feels good and of course, my family and a few of my friends are West Ham fans so everyone’s buzzing.”

Wilshere will now join up with the West Ham side who are currently undergoing pre-season training under new boss Manuel Pellegrini.