Norwich confirm ex-Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is not a contender to be appointed next manager | OneFootball

Wilshere took temporary charge of the Canaries after Johannes Hoff Thorup was dismissed

Wilshere oversaw a goalless draw at Middlesbrough and a victory against Cardiff on the final day of the season in his two games.

Norwich’s sporting director, Ben Knapper, has confirmed, though, that Wilshere is not a contender to become the club’s new manager.

The Canaries are instead looking externally for their new boss and the recruitment process is now underway.

"Jack is a fantastic person, he and I have a big history together," Knapper told the BBC.

"He's a great coach and will be a fantastic head coach, but that's not going to be here at this particular moment in time."

Wilshere has been at Norwich since October last year after joining them as a first-team coach.

Prior to that, he had been working at Arsenal as their Under-18 manager.

Wilshere enjoyed a successful stint with the Gunners’ youth team and led them to the final of the FA Youth Cup in 2023.