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Arsenal star Jack Wilshere to become dad for third time in Christmas announcement with new wife Andriani Michael

Wilshere already has two children Archie and Delilah but this will be his first child with Andriani Michael who he married in Italy earlier this year

ARSENAL star Jack Wilshere announced on Christmas Day he is to become a father for the third time.

Wilshere, 25, married his long-term partner Adriani Michael in June and his new wife is expecting their first child next year.

 Jack Wilshere announced on Christmas Day his wife is pregnant
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Jack Wilshere announced on Christmas Day his wife is pregnantCredit: Instagram @jackwilshere

The Midfielder who has spent his whole career at the Emirates has two children with his previous partner, Archie and Delilah.

Wilshere declared on Instagram: “Merry Christmas to you and your family's from me and my family.

“This year we were blessed with the best gift of all, another Wilshere is on the way.”

The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, but is still hopeful of extending his stay in North London.

 Jack Wilshere performed admirably against a Liverpool side in full flight at the Emirates
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Jack Wilshere performed admirably against a Liverpool side in full flight at the EmiratesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Jack Wilshere married Adriani Michael earlier this year
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Jack Wilshere married Adriani Michael earlier this yearCredit: Getty Images - Getty

West Ham tried to bag the England international in the summer and Real Betis have offered Wilshere the chance to move to Spain as a free agent next year.

Wilshere has forced his way back into Arsene Wenger’s first-team plans starting the last three Premier League games.


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Wenger was full of praise for Wilshere after the home 3-3 draw at home to Liverpool last week, hinting he wants Wilshere to stay on beyond next summer.

He said "He was one of the players who played with quality in the first half, with determination,

“You know Jack, he is never frozen. What he did in the second half I liked.

"He is better than the last two or three years.”

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