Jack Wilshere returns to face Arsenal this weekend with his new club West Ham after being allowed to leave during the summer.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery commented: "I spoke with him for 15 minutes here in Colney before he left," said Emery.
"The first thing for me is I have respect for his career here. And then, he chooses what the best was for him in his future. It's for that, on Saturday, I know that here, the supporters like him and have this respect also.
"I think there is a good reception for him here. Then we are going to play and we are going to think after that, for us to win. But, I [hope] the best for his career."