Jack Wilshere has joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan from Arsenal. -
The 24-year-old had also been considering an offer from Crystal Palace after mutually agreeing with Arsenal that he would benefit from playing regular first-team football.
But the Cherries succeeded in signing the midfielder, who hopes to revive his club and international career after missing out on Sam Allardyce's first England squad.
It was during a loan move to Bolton in 2010 that Wilshere established himself as a player of exceptional promise and after which he featured regularly for Arsenal and England.
He will now hope a spell on the south coast under Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe can produce similar results.
Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said: "Jack is a fantastic addition to the club.
"He is a player that needs no introduction and one that, quite rightly, our supporters will be excited to see in a Bournemouth shirt.
"He will bring a wealth of international and Premier League experience, so we are delighted to be able to welcome a player of his calibre to the club."