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Former Arsenal star Pires not looking for big money

Former Arsenal star and French World Cup winner Robert Pires is not looking for a big money contract as he heads towards the end of his career.

The winger is currently under contract with Spanish club Villareal until summer and reports have suggested he has been offered a new contract on much less money.

It is believed that clubs from Qatar and Greece are after Pires and would likely offer him lucrative deals but he insists he is happy in Spain.

"Staying here is my priority, and I'm very happy here," he told EFE.

"If it was only for money I would already have accepted other offers.

"But here, me and my family are good, which is the main thing."

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