Former French footballer Robert Pires (40) is in Mumbai today to announce his association with the franchise-based Indian Super League (ISL) that begins in October.


Robert Pires with wife Jessica. Pic/Getty Images

Pires gained legendary status at Arsenal, helping the London side clinch two English Premier League titles, earning them the 'Invincibles' tag for being unbeaten en route the 2003-04 title.

The Frenchman then moved to Spanish club Villareal in 2008, only to return to the EPL for a brief stint with Aston Villa before he hung up his boots in 2011.

The winger has been signed on by ISL outfit FC Goa. And the Frenchman's model wife is very excited about her man's move to the Indian sub-continent.