Wenger wants Gilberto to stay

Manager Arsène Wenger has admitted that he would like Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva to stay on at the Emirates.

The Frenchman paid tribute to both Gilberto and Jens Lehmann, who he says are worthy winners and special players.

Wenger said: "It's not necessarily goodbye to Gilberto. I want him to stay but I have to sit down with him and see what he wants to do and go from there.

"Gilberto is like Jens Lehmann. You can rely on them, they're fantastic professionals.

"Gilberto is a really fantastic guy.

"We won trophies with Gilberto and Jens because they're special human beings. You don't win with average people."

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JimmyP

Posted on 6 May, 2008 at 01:25 PM - Reply

We've looked better in recent weeks when Gilly has played. He should have started at Anfield as he would have helped keep people calm after we took the lead. He should stay and be made captain.

Jack Cornes

Posted on 6 May, 2008 at 10:08 AM - Reply

Mr Siva should stay with us because he has more to offer to the team and as comment two says he should stay and support the younger players with his experience. I think he is a brilliant player and should stay with us because that finish against Reading proves he still has a lot to give to the club. Stay with us Gilberto because the team needs someone of your wealthy experince on the pitch.

AudGunner

Posted on 6 May, 2008 at 04:06 AM - Reply

We need Gilberto to stay, if not many transfers are made to emirates this year, he should be made to play a defensive midfield role (which he does best) and support the younger guys by his experience.

metalgunners

Posted on 6 May, 2008 at 12:28 AM - Reply

now that the Flamster has gone, we shud really hold on to our stalwart here. Wenger shud give him a more lucrative contract to make him stay.

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