Roo69
25/05/2006, 10:57 AM
Robert Pires has ended his six-year association with Arsenal after he joined Spanish side Villarreal.
The 32-year-old French midfielder, who won the World Cup in 1998, had hoped to extend his stay with the Gunners as they prepared for the start of a new era at the Emirates Stadium, but wanted the security of a longer-term deal rather than a 12-month extension which was on offer.
In all, Pires made a total of 284 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 84 goals following his £6million move from Marseille during the summer of 2000, when he also helped Les Bleus to European Championship glory.
More..... (http://www.sportinglife.com/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/05/25/SOCCER_Pires.html)
Delighted to see the back of him, one player i NEVER liked.
The 32-year-old French midfielder, who won the World Cup in 1998, had hoped to extend his stay with the Gunners as they prepared for the start of a new era at the Emirates Stadium, but wanted the security of a longer-term deal rather than a 12-month extension which was on offer.
In all, Pires made a total of 284 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 84 goals following his £6million move from Marseille during the summer of 2000, when he also helped Les Bleus to European Championship glory.
More..... (http://www.sportinglife.com/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/05/25/SOCCER_Pires.html)
Delighted to see the back of him, one player i NEVER liked.