Pires to sign for Villa this week

Aston Villa today confirmed that former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires will join the club later this week.

Pires to sign for Villa this week
Tue, 16 Nov, 2010 - 14:32

Aston Villa today confirmed that former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires will join the club later this week.

The 1998 World Cup winner has been in talks with the club as a free agent following his release by Spanish side Villarreal in the summer.

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