Robert Pires believes his compatriot Patrick Vieira is ready to take over Arsene Wenger as the next Arsenal manager.
Vieira has widely been tipped to replace Wenger in the long-term with the current Arsenal manager even speaking highly of his former captain’s credentials.
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And former Gunners’ winger Pires believes his former teammate can make the transition from the MLS to the Premier League.
Why Pires believes Vieira is 100% ready to become Arsenal manager
Asked by beIN SPORTS whether he Vieira has what it takes to manage Arsenal, Pires said: “Right now? To be manager of Arsenal, if we talk about Patrick Vieira? Of course, he’s my friend. I talk a lot with him. I can reply, yes, of course.
“I think Patrick Vieira is ready because he’s doing very well with New York City for the last three seasons.
“He has a lot of quality, a lot of capacity to be a manager for Arsenal. I don’t know what’s happening during the summer, but I think Arsenal and Vieira, yeah, it should be good…very good.
“I can imagine him in the dressing room to give some advice to the players. Now he’s a manager, not a player, that’s why he’s doing very well with New York City. I say again, I think Vieira is ready for Arsenal, I’m 100 per cent sure.”
Asked what Vieira would say if the Gunners board made an official approach, Pires continued: “I hope he will say yes, I’m ready. And I’ll come to take your seat on the bench. Is it possible? It’s my dream, yes. Patrick, come home. See you soon!”