GETTY Robert Pires had a number of clubs to pick from before signing for Arsenal Pires had impressed enough for Marseille to earn a big move in 2000 - and a trio of clubs were lurking. Real Madrid, then managed by Vicente del Bosque, were one option for the Frenchman. Serie A giants Juventus were keen too while Arsene Wenger was a huge fan and wanted to bring him to Arsenal. And it was the fact he held personal talks with Wenger himself that convinced him to move to the Gunners. Pires told Sky Sports: "I had Arsenal, I had Real Madrid, I had Juventus. "It was great news when I heard Juventus, Real Madrid and Arsenal wanted me but you need to make a decision. Five Manchester...
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