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Robert Pires admits he has spoken to Alexis Sanchez about Arsenal contract renewal as club legend insists: 'I hope he stays forever'

Robert Pires has spoken to Alexis Sanchez regarding his Arsenal contract situation and says the Chilean 'doesn't know' whether he will sign a new deal at the Emirates.

Arsenal legend Pires, currently a coach at the club, says Sanchez is only concerned with football and admits he would like the forward to stay 'forever'.

Speaking to La Tercera, he said: 'I spoke to Alexis last week and asked about the renewal. He told me he didn't know, that he only cared to play.

Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring a late winner for Arsenal in their game against Burnley
Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring a late winner for Arsenal in their game against Burnley
Robert Pires (right), currently coaching at Arsenal, says Sanchez just wants to play football
Robert Pires (right), currently coaching at Arsenal, says Sanchez just wants to play football

'The renewal is not a subject for Alexis.