R.Pires can leave "Arsenal" © EuroFootball.com

Messages in France claim that the club's security guard Robert Pires can leave the strongest English team of last season this summer. His contract with Arsenal is valid until the end of this season.

The 31-year-old Frenchman has been a favorite of the Arsenal fans since his arrival in 2000. However, lately the footballer has not played as expected and rumors of his possible departure have emerged. In addition, R. Pires also lost his place in the starting lineup of the French national team.

Arsenal has not started negotiations yet regarding the extension of the contract, which further fuels speculation about the Frenchman's departure, as the club led by A. Wenger has already started or even finished negotiations with all its main players for a new contract.

It is said that European football giants such as (mention some clubs) may try to acquire the player. In the latter club, he could most likely replace Ze Roberto, who is expected to leave the team soon.