Arsene Wenger endured a bad day at the office at Stamford Bridge [GETTY]
Pires, who was part of the infamous Invincibles side of the 2003/04 season, enjoyed an illustrious six-year spell with the Gunners, clocking up 284 appearances in total.
Though Wenger has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, Pires envisages his compatriot staying at the Emirates for some time yet.
And Pires has revealed he would love the chance to work as Wenger's assistant, perhaps even replace the Frenchman one day should the opportunity arise.
In a wide-ranging interview with International Business Times, Pires said: "Sure, working as Wenger's assistant would be my dream. Training with Wenger is a good opportunity to learn.
"In the future you never know if I can be the Arsenal manager. I have not spoken to him about that because he has recently appointed another former Arsenal star, Steve Bould to assist him, but for me it would be great.
Robert Pires (left) says he would love to work as Arsene Wenger's assistant [GETTY]
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"Coaching with Wenger is a good opportunity to learn. In the future you never know [if I can be the Arsenal manager]."
Pires is confident Wenger will sign a new deal soon even if their trophyless period extends into a ninth year.
He added: "Hopefully he will sign a new deal to stay. I think he will do it.
"He still can win titles this season but anyway I believe the most important thing for him is to qualify for the Champions League."
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