ASG
11-11-2005, 05:23 PM
Robert Pires has revealed that he wants to sign for Juventus. "If they come in for me, I‘m ready," said the Arsenal man.
Pires was the subject of intense media speculation in the summer after refusing to extend his Arsenal contract and he’s confirmed that he came very close to signing for Juventus at the time.
"I spoke with Juventus in the summer," he told the Corriere dello Sport. "But I still had a year to go on my contract and Arsene Wenger didn’t want me to go."
The Gunners sold their captain Patrick Vieira to Juve in the summer in a surprise move and the additional loss of France teammate Pires would have been hard for the club and its supporters to swallow.
Pires admits that he was highly tempted by Luciano Moggi’s proposal and now, with his contract running out, plans for a summer exit are likely to be made this January.
"I have to say that when a big club comes calling the temptation is huge," he added. "I will meet with Wenger and the club to discuss matters in January and we will decide then."
The 32-year-old has also attracted the interest of Fiorentina, but has made no secret of his preferred destination.
"Italy is an extraordinary country," added the winger. "I say that as a football fan and as a tourist."
Pires then added: "Juve is a big club and if they came back in for me, I’d be ready."
Wow if he comes it would be great, i think he is an amazing player
Pires was the subject of intense media speculation in the summer after refusing to extend his Arsenal contract and he’s confirmed that he came very close to signing for Juventus at the time.
"I spoke with Juventus in the summer," he told the Corriere dello Sport. "But I still had a year to go on my contract and Arsene Wenger didn’t want me to go."
The Gunners sold their captain Patrick Vieira to Juve in the summer in a surprise move and the additional loss of France teammate Pires would have been hard for the club and its supporters to swallow.
Pires admits that he was highly tempted by Luciano Moggi’s proposal and now, with his contract running out, plans for a summer exit are likely to be made this January.
"I have to say that when a big club comes calling the temptation is huge," he added. "I will meet with Wenger and the club to discuss matters in January and we will decide then."
The 32-year-old has also attracted the interest of Fiorentina, but has made no secret of his preferred destination.
"Italy is an extraordinary country," added the winger. "I say that as a football fan and as a tourist."
Pires then added: "Juve is a big club and if they came back in for me, I’d be ready."
Wow if he comes it would be great, i think he is an amazing player