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Gilberto has advised the club's young stars that they would regret it if they left Emirates Stadium prematurely.

The 31-year-old Brazilian, who has spent six seasons at Arsenal, says he is dismayed at the prospect of Arsene Wenger's young team breaking up just when they seem on the verge of something special.

"I don't know what they have in mind but they should stay a little bit longer," Gilberto said.
"Maybe they want to try something different, but they could develop themselves and achieve big things at Arsenal. The team is young and getting better. It could be really special if the players all stay. What is important is to keep everyone at the club, for them to stay long-term at the club.

"I haven't spoken to them since the end of the season but in my opinion Arsenal is still a great, great club and fantastic for any player in the world.

Flamini joined AC Milan on a more lucrative contract than Arsenal could offer and Hleb and Adebayor would also expect considerable salary hikes if they moved to the Continent. Robin van Persie has been publicly critical of the club's strict wage structure, comments which angered senior director Danny Fiszman, who says Chelsea are the only British club who pay better significantly wages than Arsenal.

"Next season will be very important for the club and the players," said the midfielder.
"They must win something to keep the ambition of everybody and to maintain the hope of every player. If we don’t win anything next year it will be difficult to keep everybody happy. If you don't see any possibility of winning the title they will change their minds."

Gilberto is the man! I say keep the Brazilian for another season and if he recovers some of his form, make him captain everytime he plays!

Go Gunners!

I have always supported Gilberto as it's hard for us to find another great loyal player like him at arsenal.He has sacrificed a lot for the team and always fighting for his place in the 1st team with a great positive attitude.
I loved to see coolman's comment on him..
Great!!! just great!! and thanks to coolman for his note on Gilberto.

I have to give coolman a good green karma as this comment is truly great as I've supported gilberto all along!!!

Well said, I also hope Gilberto stays to lead the young gunners.

Gilberto is a great leader for Arsenal...
Carry on...gilberto!!!

Gilberto you are really profesional, grown up player. You are really a Gunner! Respect!!

Of course Gilberto is a gunner but his age is not the best to be the 1st player in the 1st team in spite of being a very good player !!

A good comment coolman !!