Pires confirms Villarreal offer

Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has admitted there is a “good chance” that he could join Champions League opponents Villarreal after being offered a two-year contract by the Spanish outfit.

The 32-year-old’s deal with the Gunners runs out in the summer and although the French international has been offered a new one-year deal he wants a two-year contract.

“I am happy because I will end my contract with Arsenal and I know that Villarreal want me for the next two years,” he told Spanish newspaper Marca.

“We still have to talk though and I expect this conversation will be at the end of the season.

“At the moment, the most important thing for me is to help Arsenal to the Champions League final and then later I will decide if I stay here or I go to Spain and Villarreal.”

Arsenal won 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at Highbury on Wednesday with the second leg at El Madrigal next Tuesday.