Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires says he no longer needs career advice from his former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

"We talk, but he doesn't give me advice because he knows very well that my career is almost behind me now," said the Gunners hero. "No, when he calls me, it is to talk to me and ask how I am. We have a very good relationship.

"At the time, he was surprised to see me go to Villarreal, but was also happy to see that other clubs were interested in me. But after I had discussed with him, he fully understood my choice. He knew that this is part of the career of a player and it could have happened to him too."