Arsenal head coach Unai Emery explained why midfielder Jack Wilshere left the club.

On the week of 26-year-old Englishman signed a contract with West Ham.

According to head coach Unai Emery, Wilshire's departure was preceded by a frank conversation between them.

"It was a technical and tactical decision. Wilshire and I had a very good conversation.

I explained my opinion to him. He told me how I want to build a team and that he does not have a place in the ".

"In turn, he admitted that it is not easy to decide to leave, but he wants to make the right choice for himself".

"There was complete mutual respect between us. I know that this player is very important for the fans, because he grew up in the Arsenal ", - summed up Emery.

Earlier it was reported that Emery wants to have in the Arsenal five captains.