Jack Wilshere: Former Arsenal midfielder leaves Norwich City

“I’d like to thank everyone at Norwich for the opportunity to continue my coaching journey with you all,” he posted on social media.

“I built some relationships that will continue to grow. Thank you to the incredible Canaries fans for welcoming me so warmly from the very first moment I joined.”

Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper has previously said the club would take its time in appointing a successor to Thorup, but the BBC understands an appointment could be announced next week.

“Jack made a big impact here in the time he was with us,” said Knapper, who worked at Arsenal when Wilshere was a player there.

“He built great connections with our players and staff, and we’re all sad to see him move on.

“We were all very grateful for him stepping in as our interim head coach for the final two games of the season, but we understand and respect his desire to further explore opportunities elsewhere.

“He leaves with our very best wishes, and we’ll follow his progress closely. I’ve no doubt he’ll go on to have a very successful coaching career in the senior game.”