Friday 29 September 2017 13:24, UK
Jack Wilshere has declared he is close to his best form at Arsenal and expressed his desire to stay at the club.
The 25-year-old midfielder started his second game of the season on Thursday night as Arsenal secured a 4-2 win over BATE Borisov.
Wilshere finds himself in Arsene Wenger's plans once again and the midfielder is now looking to reignite his career at the Emirates.
"I definitely feel I am back," said Wilshere. "I felt good coming back to Arsenal and into training and (Arsene Wenger) has been good.
"Everyone says 'you are never fit' but last season I was fit for the whole season. It was only in April that I got injured, but my rehab went well.
"It has been a while since I felt like a proper Arsenal player but I am back, playing these types of games."
The England international played his first European match in three years on Thursday as the Gunners made it two wins from two in the Europa League.
Wilshere is now in the final year of his contract at Arsenal, having spent a season on loan at Bournemouth in 2016/17, and he admits he will be fighting for hislong-termm place at the club.
"You are always playing for your future but I am happy to be back, to feel part of the squad," added Wilshere. "I am fit and healthy and getting back to my best and when the time comes to sit down and talk or not we will see.
"Do I see myself staying? Of course I do. I love this club. They have been good to me over the years, I have a great relationship with the boss.
"He (Wenger) has played me since I was 17. He has put his trust in me since then. We have a great understanding and of course I want to stay."
