Robert Pires wants sporting director role…

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has made it clear that he wants to be handed the role of sporting director at Arsenal should the position become vacant in the near future.

With the future of Arsene Wenger unclear, many have suggested that the Frenchman will need to be replaced by a new coach and a sporting director given the workload he takes on at the club.

The man currently occupying a similar role is Dick Law, although The Telegraph report that he may well depart the club this summer which would open the door for Pires.

Asked what he would bring to the role, the former winger replied: “The most important thing is for the fans, so you need to buy good players.”

“But you need to spend a lot of money because this is the new football. I don’t know what will happen in the future for me, but this is my plans.”

Keeping some of our legendary players around the club has been one of the main criticisms levelled at Wenger, with many of our rivals benefiting from their expertise.

Mikel Arteta left for Manchester City last summer, while Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams have held similar roles at other Premier League clubs.

Would Pires make a good sporting director?

Source: Natacha Tannous