Fenerbahce were close to agreeing a deal with Jack Wilshere just a fortnight ago but the former Arsenal man has joined West Ham instead.
The Hammers announced the transfer on their official Twitter account with a short clip showing Wilshere jump in a traditional London Black Cab and travel to the London Stadium.
Our new midfielder has arrived… #WelcomeJack pic.twitter.com/kPd7hm4YxZ
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) July 9, 2018
#WelcomeJack pic.twitter.com/GtAmF98ila
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) July 9, 2018
Fenerbahce sporting director Damien Comolli revealed today that Wilshere was keen on the move but that the sticking point proved to be his family.
The former Arsenal man would have had to relocate his family to Istanbul.
“Wilshere really want to make the move and have a fresh start,” Comolli said.
“But he had to think of his family and made a decision that took his children into account.
“We are not looking for players of a similar caliber.”
Wilshere will be contracted on a permanent basis to a club other than Arsenal for the first time.
The 26-year-old left his boyhood club after a 17-year stint at the north London outfit.
